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Home<\/u><\/a> > Tyne & Wear<\/u><\/a> > Newcastle upon Tyne<\/u><\/a> > Port of Tyne<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Northumberland<\/u><\/a>\u2019s affiliated warship HMS Northumberland will be at Port of Tyne<\/u><\/a>\u2019s Northumbrian Quay<\/u><\/a> on Saturday 27th January 2024.<\/p>\n

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HMS Northumberland is a powerful and versatile Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy.<\/p>\n

Christened in 1994, she is the eighth ship to bear this proud name, carrying a legacy of over 300 years of maritime service.<\/p>\n

Clad in a sleek grey hull, the 143-meter-long Northumberland displaces 4,200 tons.<\/p>\n

Her stealthy design minimizes her radar signature, making her a formidable opponent in modern warfare.<\/p>\n

Beneath the waves, her powerful Rolls-Royce Tyne gas turbines propel her at speeds exceeding 28 knots, ensuring swift response to any threat.<\/p>\n

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HMS Northumberland’s arsenal is as diverse as the missions she undertakes.<\/p>\n

From the Sea Ceptor air defence missiles that paint the sky with streaks of fire to the Harpoon anti-ship missiles that pierce enemy vessels, she is equipped to dominate both air and sea.<\/p>\n

Her sonar and torpedoes keep her vigilant against lurking submarines, while her Oerlikon cannon ensures precision strikes against smaller targets.<\/p>\n

HMS Northumberland is also a vital player in humanitarian missions, delivering aid to disaster-stricken regions and supporting international peacekeeping efforts.<\/p>\n

Her Merlin helicopters provide invaluable aerial reconnaissance and transportation, while her onboard medical facilities offer crucial assistance in times of crisis.<\/p>\n

HMS Northumberland is affiliated with the county of Northumberland<\/u><\/a> in northeast England, where she was built.<\/p>\n

She has participated in numerous operations around the globe, from counter-piracy missions in the Indian Ocean to NATO exercises in the Arctic.<\/p>\n

In 2023, she was awarded the Surface Flotilla’s Underwater Warfare Trophy for her exceptional skills in hunting and monitoring submarines.<\/p>\n

You can see more about HMS Northumberland in this video…<\/p>\n