HMS Northumberland

Several ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Northumberland after the British county of Northumberland:

  • The first HMS Northumberland ( 1679 ) was a ship of the line third class with 70 cannons, which was launched in 1679 and on November 26, 1703 sank with all hands in the Big Storm (1703).
  • The second HMS Northumberland (1705 ) was a ship of the line third class with 70 cannons, which was launched in 1705 and 1744 fell into the hands of the French.
  • The third HMS Northumberland (1750 ) was a ship of the line third class with 70 cannons, which was launched in 1750 and named in 1777 in a Leviathan transport ship was converted.
  • The fourth HMS Northumberland (1798 ) was a ship of the line third class with 74 cannons, which was launched in 1798 and was placed out of service in 1850. They became famous, that Napoleon was brought in 1815 on her in his exile on St. Helena.
  • The fifth HMS Northumberland ( 1866) was a battleship of the Warrior class, which was launched in 1866, 1868 and placed in service in 1909 out of service.
  • The sixth HMS Northumberland should be an improved version of the heavy cruiser of the County class along with the HMS Surrey. Both ships were never built.
  • The seventh HMS Northumberland ( F238 ) is a frigate of the Duke class, which was launched in 1992.
  • A named after the British ship captured in 1744 French battleship Northumberland fought in the battle on 13 Prairial 1794.
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