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PACK & SEND Belfast East has officially completed Phase 1 of a high-stakes relocation project, successfully transporting priceless artefacts from Derry’s Tower Museum to conservation facilities in Belfast.
This isn’t just a standard delivery; it is a critical step in preserving Northern Ireland’s maritime heritage ahead of the launch of the new DNA Museum, currently under construction in the Ebrington area of the city.
The relocation focused on some of the city’s most significant historical treasures, including items from the famous Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera exhibition. These pieces have been moved to the Ulster Museum for specialist care and conservation.
To ensure these sensitive objects reached their destination safely, the project required a masterclass in logistics and engineering:
Structural Adjustments: The operation involved the removal of windows from the Tower Museum to allow for crane access.
Precision Handling: Internal fixtures were dismantled to ensure the safe extraction of the artefacts.
Bespoke Protection: Selected items required professional waterproofing and custom packaging before being lowered from the building.
Expert Collaboration: The team worked hand-in-hand with the Council’s museum and engineering teams, as well as conservation staff from National Museums NI.
The firm was selected for its proven track record in handling “fragile, large, awkward, and valuable” items. As an approved service provider to LAPADA, the UK’s largest association of professional art and antiques dealers, the team has previously managed high-value works by world-renowned artists including Banksy, Damien Hirst, and Andy Warhol.
“This type of project plays to our strengths,” says Sam Ireland, owner of PACK & SEND Belfast East. “From designing custom packaging to managing high-risk transit, we are proud to support this important step in preserving and preparing these items for future public display.”
The project now moves into Phase 2, which is expected to involve more detailed cataloguing and digitisation of the artefacts, alongside initiatives to engage the public through interpretation and outreach.
These historical treasures are scheduled to return home for installation in the DNA Museum, which is due to open in 2027.
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