HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East.HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East.
HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East. | JPIMedia

See inside HMS Northumberland as incredible warship visits River Tyne

By Sophie Brownson
Published 7th Feb 2020, 17:39 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2020, 17:58 BST
Take a look around warship HMS Northumberland as it gets set to welcome visitors during its special visit to the River Tyne.

HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East with the aim of strengthening its ties with its affiliated county.

Named after the Duke of Northumberland, the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate specialises in anti-submarine warfare.

Take a look though our gallery of photos to see what you can expect when you visit.

HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East.

. HMS Northumberland arrives on the River Tyne

HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton

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Named after the Duke of Northumberland, the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate specialises in anti-submarine warfare.

. HMS Northumberland

Named after the Duke of Northumberland, the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate specialises in anti-submarine warfare. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton

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Named after the Duke of Northumberland, the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate specialises in anti-submarine warfare.

1. HMS Northumberland

Named after the Duke of Northumberland, the Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate specialises in anti-submarine warfare. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton

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HMS Northumberland is based in Devonport, Plymouth and is part of the Devonport Flotilla.

2. On-board HMS Northumberland

HMS Northumberland is based in Devonport, Plymouth and is part of the Devonport Flotilla. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton

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HMS Northumberland currently holds an operational duty which includes the possibility of being tasked at short notice to respond to unexpected global events.

3. Operational duty

HMS Northumberland currently holds an operational duty which includes the possibility of being tasked at short notice to respond to unexpected global events. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton

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Captain of HMS Northumberland, Commander Thom Hobbs, said it was a real privilege and pleasure to be back alongside its home country of Northumberland.

4. Captain of HMS Northumberland, Commander Thom Hobbs

Captain of HMS Northumberland, Commander Thom Hobbs, said it was a real privilege and pleasure to be back alongside its home country of Northumberland. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton

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