HMS Birmingham
Four ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Birmingham, after the city of Birmingham in England.
- The first HMS Birmingham (1913) was a 1910 Town-class light cruiser launched in 1913 and sold in 1931.
- The second HMS Birmingham (C19) was a 1936 Town-class light cruiser launched in 1936 and broken up in 1960.
- The third HMS Birmingham (D86) was a Type 42 destroyer in service from 1976 to 1999.
- The fourth HMS Birmingham (Type 26 frigate) will be a Type 26 frigate.
Battle honours
[edit]- Heligoland 1914
- Dogger Bank 1915
- Jutland 1916
- Norway 1940
- Korea 1952–53
See also
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