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HMS Northumberland

Tynemouth lifeboat is proud to be affiliated with HMS Northumberland, a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate. Launched from Swan Hunter shipyard in 1992, the ship and its crew complement of 180 was given the freedom of the County of Northumberland in 2004.

HMS Northumberland is the sixth ship of the Royal Navy to carry the name since the original was launched in 1679. Her commanding officer is Commander T J Guy RN. Click here to visit HMS Northumberland’s website.
HMS Northumberland arrives on the Tyne

HMS Northumberland visited Newcastle during February 2007. Tynemouth lifeboat crewmembers were given an opportunity to tour the ship and Commander Guy paid a return visit to the lifeboat station and took the helm of the Severn. When HMS Northumberland left she was escorted out by Spirit of Northumberland. Here are some photographs from the visit.

Cmdr Tom Guy at the helm of Spirit of Northumberland

Cmdr Guy complimenting the cleanliness of the engine room of Spirit of Northumberland

HMS Northumberland passes the former Swan Hunter shipyard, where she was launched in 1992. The famous cranes are to be removed.

Commander T J Guy, (left) and Lt Chris Luke from Wallsend (2nd left)

Crewman Alan Williamson and DLA Chris Lambert watch HMS Northumberland

HMS Northumberland picks up speed as she reaches max speed of 29 knots.

The Royal Navy's latest helicopter, the Merlin, lifts off from Northumberland's helideck.

The Merlin makes a fast flypast.

One of Northumberland's 40knot sea boats.

HMS Northumberland cutting through the swell.

HMS Northumberland at speed

Royal National Lifeboat Institution - A charity registered in England, Scotland & the Republic of Ireland. Images and content copyright © Adrian Don / Tynemouth Lifeboat / RNLI 2006 Ireland . Images and content copyright © Adrian Don / Tynemouth Lifeboat / RNLI 2008