133rd Anniversary Marked & Outline Business Case Launched
On 6th January the 133rd anniversary of the launch of the historic Carrickfergus built tall ship Result was marked with an event in the Ulster Transport Museum. The event 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 and they also took opportunity to launch their Outline Business Case at the event which will propel their project forwards.
Christopher Kenny (Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project), Mid & East Antrim Borough Mayor Jackson Minford, Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons & Seamus Scallon (Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project) with the Outline Business Case under the bow of the Result 133 years after she was launched from Carrickfergus Shipyard
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.
Christopher Kenny presenting Minister Lyons with a painting of the Result in Carrickfergus
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”
Christopher Kenny and Sarah Sankey, daughter of the Result’s last Captain, look through a first edition of ‘Small Craft’ written by Muhlhauser who served on Result during the First World War
The tall ship named Result was designed and built in Carrickfergus’ forgotten Victorian shipyard in 1893. She 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. The Result’s 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.
Some of the attendees beside the Result 133 years after she was launched from Carrickfergus Shipyard
Behind the Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project, is local charity Result Carrickfergus Ltd. The not for profit Company was incorporated in July 2024 and achieved charity status in July 2025. The Company is both managed and run by volunteers.
Company no. NI718531, Charity no. 110322.
Minister Lyons cutting the cake as Result turns 133 years old!