The British Royal Navy’s Duke-class Type 23 guided missile frigate HMS Northumberland has been returned to the fleet during a re-dedication service at Whitehill Point Jetty in the Port of Tyne, England.
The ceremony was conducted at the Port of Tyne in order to allow a greater number of the ship’s affiliates to attend the service.
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HMS Northumberland commanding officer commander Alexandra Pollard said: “It is really important to us to be here today to strengthen our affiliations with the north-east.
“Built on the Tyne, it is good to see so many of our affiliates here. These links are important to us and it’s a really momentous day in our history.
“We have received a warm and generous welcome, and I know that the ship’s company are looking forward to getting out to visit Newcastle.
“HMS Northumberland is a reliable workhorse to the fleet, and as we leave Newcastle we now prepare to move forward to our operational training.”
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By GlobalDataHMS Northumberland previously returned to service in October last year following a major upgrade project by shipbuilding firm Babcock, which included the integration of the new Sea Ceptor missile system on-board the frigate, as well as a new command and control system and four new diesel generators, reported Naval Today.
The vessel was originally constructed by UK-based shipbuilding company Swan Hunter.
It was initially launched on 4 April 1992 before being commissioned into service with the navy on 29 November 1994.
