HMS Northumberland
HMS Northumberland, at the mouth of the River Tamar, heading out to sea for duties.
HMS Northumberland was built at Swan Hunters at Wallsend on the Tyne, being launched in April 1992 by the ship’s sponsor Lady Kerr. She was accepted into Royal Naval Service in May 1994.
She is affiliated to Northumberland County Council , The Light Dragoons and TS Tenacity SCC to name but a few. She has and impressive set of battle honours ranging from Barfleur in 1692 to Groix Island in 1812.
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Richard Veal, 2 months ago
Nice capture Pat.
You want to get a series going with these. !!!
eseffpe, 2 months ago
wonderful!! perfect scene!
Plukie in reply to Richard Veal’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Richard. From our window we can see all the ships as they come in and out. HMS Ocean is “parked” only about 100 yards away….....at least I think it’s in dock. LOL. We are so used to them that we don’t take any notice any more.
Plukie in reply to eseffpe’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you very much ;)
Lori Peters, 2 months ago
I love it, Plukie.The colors and compostion are wonderful.