The Carrickfergus Tall Ship - Anniversary & Business Case Launched
On 6th January 2026 the 133rd anniversary of the launch of the historic Carrickfergus built tall ship Result was marked with an event at the Ulster Transport Museum. Attendees included Gordon Lyons, Minister for Communities; Jackson Minford, Mayor of Mid & East Antrim; and representatives from National Museums Northern Ireland.
The occasion was organised by The Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project, which aims to bring home the ship home to Carrickfergus. They also took opportunity to launch their Outline Business Case at the event which will propel their project forwards.
The ambitious, yet viable plan outlined in the business case would see the Result restored and relocated to Carrickfergus at an estimated cost of £3m, where it
will be positioned in the harbour area and the planned usage will include: becoming a static living history attraction for tourists and locals, event space and most importantly it will add a sense of pride to the town in celebrating the local maritime heritage.
Historian and Project Director Christopher Kenny explains: “Historically ships like the Result were built by, crewed by and served coastal communities. While
the Result will not sail again and instead have a new static role, we hope to ensure the spirit of her purpose to serve her community continues, and the return of this iconic heritage asset will provide a boost to the town’s prosperity”
Built in Carrickfergus shipyard in 1893, Result was employed in transporting a wide variety of cargoes to a range of different British, Irish and Continental ports during her long career at sea. Her service notably included being requisitioned by the Royal Navy during the First World War and actively deployed as a Q-ship armed with hidden weaponry designed to lure in and attack German submarines. In 1970, Result was acquired by the Ulster Transport Museum, where she is
currently on open-air display.