sentences:  In 1912 the people of Carrickfergus turned out in their thousands to watch as the made its first ever journey up the lough from its construction dock in Belfast.The famous passenger liner was anchored overnight just off the coast of Carrickfergus, before continuing on its journey.During World War II, Northern Ireland was an important military base for United States Naval and Air Operations and a training ground for American G.I.s.