Taking place on the 133rd anniversary of the launch of the historic vessel, the event on January 6 was attended by Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons; Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Jackson Minford, and representatives from National Museums Northern Ireland.
Organised by the Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project, which aims to bring home the ship home to Carrick, the occasion also saw the launch of an Outline Business Case to propel the project forwards.
The plan would see the Result restored and relocated to Carrickfergus at an estimated cost of £3m, where it will be positioned in the harbour area.
The planned usage includes becoming a static living history attraction for tourists and locals, an event space, and most importantly a sense of pride for the town in celebrating the local maritime heritage.
Historian and Project Director Christopher Kenny explained: “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.”
About Result
The tall ship 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.
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.
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Some of the attendees beside the Result 133 years after she was launched from Carrickfergus Shipyard. Photo: Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project
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Christopher Kenny presenting Minister Lyons with a painting of the Result in Carrickfergus. Photo: Nigel Thompson
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The Mayor and Mayoress with Seamus Scallon. Photo: Carrickfergus Tall Ship Project
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Christopher Kenny speaking with Sarah Sankey, daughter of the Result’s last Captain. Photo: Nigel Thompson