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HMS Northumberland (F238)
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HMS Northumberland (F238)

HMS Northumberland is a Type 23 Frigate named after the Duke of Northumberland. Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare, she has proven versatile enough for all manner of operations. Due to decommission, HMS Northumberland’s role will be taken over by the new Type 26/City-class frigates, led by HMS Glasgow.

HMS Northumberland

Role

Designed to carry out anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic, HMS Northumberland has also proven herself on a wide variety of maritime security operations, including counter-piracy, escort duties and boarding operations.
 
As the name suggests, HMS Northumberland maintains close ties with the North East of England. She was built by the Swan Hunter shipyard in Tyne and Wear and is affiliated with the county of Northumberland.

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