HMS Northumberland was 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 was towed out of Portsmouth on the 9 September for the scrapyard.