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'''HMS ''Sutherland''''' is a ] ] of the British ]. She is the thirteenth ship in the ''Duke'' class of frigates and is the third ship to bear the name, more than 200 years since the name was last used. '''HMS ''Sutherland''''' is a ] of the British ]. She is the thirteenth ship in the Duke class of frigates and is the third ship to bear the name, more than 200 years since the name was last used.


She was launched in 1996 by Lady Christina Walmsley, wife of ]. Before this occasion, Royal Navy ships had always been launched with a bottle of champagne, but Lady Walmsley broke with tradition and used a bottle of ] ].<ref>{{citation|title=Background on HMS Sutherland: Ship's Life Began with a Wee Dram |url=http://www.navynews.co.uk/ships/sutherland.asp |work=] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325071847/http://www.navynews.co.uk/ships/sutherland.asp |archivedate=25 March 2008 }}</ref> She was ] in 1996 by Lady Christina Walmsley, wife of ]. Before this occasion, Royal Navy ships had always been launched with a bottle of ], but Lady Walmsley broke with tradition and used a bottle of ] ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.navynews.co.uk/ships/sutherland.asp |title=Background on HMS ''Sutherland'': Ship's Life Began with a Wee Dram |date=December 1998 |newspaper=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325071847/http://www.navynews.co.uk/ships/sutherland.asp |archive-date=25 March 2008 }}</ref>

There is a keen golfing community on-board, and the crew sometimes use the facilities of their affiliate ] in the Royal Burgh of ].<ref>{{cite web|title=HMS Sutherland strikes the right note at Royal Dornoch|url=http://www.golfbusinessnews.com/news/courses/hms-sutherland-strikes-the-right-note-at-royal-dornoch/|work=Golf Business News|accessdate=28 September 2013|date=13 December 2011}}</ref>


==Operational history== ==Operational history==


===1997-2000=== ===1997–2000===
She was deployed to the ] in the winter 1998/1999. In 2000, she was part of the task force NTG2000, the first time Royal Navy ships have circumnavigated the globe since 1986.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080510051344/http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.1358 |date=10 May 2008 }}</ref> ''Sutherland'' was deployed to the ] in the late 1998/ early 1999. In 2000, she was part of the task force NTG2000, the first time Royal Navy ships have ] the globe since 1986.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.1358 |title=HMS ''Sutherland'' History |date=2007 |website=Royal Navy |access-date=6 April 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080510051344/http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.1358 |archive-date=10 May 2008}}</ref>


===2001-2010=== ===2001–2010===
After berthing in Invergordon, HMS ''Sutherland'' was granted the freedom of the county of Sutherland at a ceremony in Dornoch on 18 September 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title="Courtship" sealed by Freedom|url=http://www.historylinksarchive.org.uk/picture/number9038.asp|accessdate=8 May 2014|newspaper=The Northern Times|date=24 September 2004|location=Golspie, Sutherland}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Scots honour ship|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1472087/News-in-brief.html|accessdate=8 May 2014|newspaper=Daily Telegraph|date=19 September 2004}}</ref> A subsequent visit to Invergordon in March 2011 was cut short, with "operational commitments" as the given reason.<ref>{{cite web|title=Change of programme for HMS Sutherland's visit to Invergordon|url=http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2011/March/2011-03-23-09.htm|publisher=The Highland Council|accessdate=8 May 2014|date=23 March 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923092728/http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2011/March/2011-03-23-09.htm|archivedate=23 September 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-12847030 | title=HMS Sutherland's visit cut for operational reasons | work=BBC News | date=24 March 2011 | accessdate=28 September 2013}}</ref> This was eventually revealed as her deployment as part of the UK ]'s (RFTG) first deployment, named COUGAR' 11.<ref>{{cite web|title=UK: Royal Navy Ships Set Sail to Mediterranean and Middle East|url=http://navaltoday.com/2011/04/08/uk-royal-navy-ships-set-sail-to-mediterranean-and-middle-east/|work=NavalToday.com|accessdate=28 September 2013|date=8 April 2011}}</ref> She returned to Invergordon in April 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=HMS Sutherland returns to Invergordon|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-22312467|accessdate=8 May 2014|newspaper=BBC News|date=27 April 2013}}</ref> HMS Surtherland was on active operations during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, primarily in the escort role. HMS Sutherland most notably provided a rear-guard naval escort to oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, monitored Iranian forces in south-west Iran and provided support to amphibious landing forces during the Invasion of the Al-Faw peninsula. After berthing at ], HMS ''Sutherland'' was granted the freedom of the county of Sutherland at a ceremony in Dornoch on 18 September 2004.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.historylinksarchive.org.uk/picture/number9038.asp |title='Courtship' sealed by Freedom |newspaper=The Northern Times |location=Golspie, Sutherland |date=24 September 2004 |access-date=8 May 2014 |via=History Links Archive}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1472087/News-in-brief.html |title=Scots honour ship |date=19 September 2004 |newspaper=] |access-date=8 May 2014}}</ref> A subsequent visit to Invergordon in March 2011 was cut short, with "operational commitments" as the given reason.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2011/March/2011-03-23-09.htm |title=Change of programme for HMS ''Sutherland''{{'}}s visit to Invergordon |date=23 March 2011 |website=] |access-date=8 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923092728/http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2011/March/2011-03-23-09.htm |archive-date=23 September 2011 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-12847030 |title=HMS ''Sutherland''{{'}}s visit cut for operational reasons |date=24 March 2011 |website=BBC News |access-date=28 September 2013}}</ref> This was eventually revealed as her deployment as part of the UK ]'s (RFTG) first deployment, named COUGAR 11.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://navaltoday.com/2011/04/08/uk-royal-navy-ships-set-sail-to-mediterranean-and-middle-east/ |title=UK: Royal Navy Ships Set Sail to Mediterranean and Middle East |date=8 April 2011 |website=NavalToday |access-date=28 September 2013}}</ref> She returned to Invergordon in April 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-22312467 |title=HMS ''Sutherland'' returns to Invergordon |date=27 April 2013 |website=BBC News |access-date=8 May 2014}}</ref>


===2011&ndash;present=== ===2011–2020===
In May 2011, she made a port visit to ], ] following participation in exercises off ],<ref>{{cite web|title=HMS Sutherland Visits Greece|url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2011/May/06/110506-HMS-Sutherland-Visits-Greece|work=Royal Navy|accessdate=28 September 2013|date=6 May 2011}}</ref> after which she became involved in the ] off the Libyan coast.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310163926/http://www.navynews.co.uk/news/1226-task-force-sent-to-libya-to-ratchet-up-the-pressure-on-gaddafi.aspx |date=10 March 2012 }}</ref> In May 2011, she made a port visit to ], Greece, following participation in ]s off ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2011/May/06/110506-HMS-Sutherland-Visits-Greece |title=HMS ''Sutherland'' Visits Greece |date=6 May 2011 |website=Royal Navy |access-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005185101/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2011/May/06/110506-HMS-Sutherland-Visits-Greece |archive-date=5 October 2011}}</ref> after which she became involved in the ] off the Libyan coast.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.navynews.co.uk/news/1226-task-force-sent-to-libya-to-ratchet-up-the-pressure-on-gaddafi.aspx |title=Task force sent to Libya to ratchet up the pressure on Gaddafi |newspaper=Navy News |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310163926/http://www.navynews.co.uk/news/1226-task-force-sent-to-libya-to-ratchet-up-the-pressure-on-gaddafi.aspx |archive-date=10 March 2012}}</ref> On 16 June 2011, ''Sutherland'' visited ] in Crete to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ], before sailing to ] in Greece to conduct further ] memorials.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.noodls.com/viewNoodl/10400086/royal-navy/sutherland-pays-tribute-to-the-fallen-of-crete-and-greece |title=Sutherland Pays Tribute To The Fallen Of Crete And Greece |website=Royal Navy |via=Noodls |access-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040441/http://www.noodls.com/viewNoodl/10400086/royal-navy/sutherland-pays-tribute-to-the-fallen-of-crete-and-greece |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> On 24 July 2011, ''Sutherland'' returned to the coast of Libya as part of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hms-sutherland-begins-boarding-operations-off-libya |title=HMS ''Sutherland'' begins boarding operations off Libya |author=Ministry of Defence |date=27 July 2011 |website=] |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> On 18 October 2011, ''Sutherland'' passed through ] in London and docked next to {{HMS|Belfast|C35|6}}, returning through the bridge on 22 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2011/October/17/111014-HW-Sutherland-Visit |title=Royal Navy fighting clan returns from Libya for Capital Engagement |date=17 October 2011 |publisher=Royal Navy |access-date=25 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023161958/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2011/October/17/111014-HW-Sutherland-Visit |archive-date=23 October 2011}}</ref>


In 2012, she was part of the COUGAR 12 task group.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Frigates/HMS-Sutherland |title=HMS ''Sutherland'' |website=Royal Navy |access-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205205218/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Frigates/HMS-Sutherland |archive-date=5 December 2011}}</ref>
On 16 June 2011, ''Sutherland'' visited ] in Crete to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ], before sailing to ] in Greece to conduct further ] memorials.<ref>{{cite web|last=Royal Navy|title=Sutherland Pays Tribute to the Fallen of Crete And Greece|url=http://www.noodls.com/viewNoodl/10400086/royal-navy/sutherland-pays-tribute-to-the-fallen-of-crete-and-greece|work=Noodls|accessdate=28 September 2013}}</ref>
She took part in ] 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2013/October/02/131002-joint-warrior |title=Scotland set to host Exercise Joint Warrior |date=2 October 2013 |publisher=Royal Navy |access-date=6 April 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009035739/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2013/October/02/131002-joint-warrior |archive-date=9 October 2013}}</ref>


''Sutherland'' to part in 2016 Exercise Griffin Strike, a UK-French combined exercise.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2016/april/12/160412-uk-and-french-forces-launch-exercise-griffin-strike-in-the-solent |title=UK and French forces launch Exercise Griffin strike in the Solent |date=12 April 2016 |publisher=Royal Navy |access-date=6 April 2019}}</ref> ''Sutherland'' escorted the {{ship|Russian frigate|Admiral Grigorovich|up=yes}} through the English Channel in May 2016.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/11/navy-shadow-russian-frigate-through-uk-waters/ |title=Navy shadow Russian frigate through UK waters |first=Tom |last=Whitehead |date=11 May 2016 |newspaper=] |access-date=13 May 2016}}</ref>
On 24 July 2011, ''Sutherland'' returned to the coast of Libya as part of ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hms-sutherland-begins-boarding-operations-off-libya | title=HMS Sutherland begins boarding operations off Libya | work=Gov.uk | date=27 July 2011 | accessdate=13 February 2012 | author=Ministry of Defence}}</ref>
In April 2017, ''Sutherland'' was again tasked with escorting Russian warships in the English Channel, on this occasion, the {{sclass|Steregushchiy|corvette}}s, {{ship|Russian corvette|Soobrazitelnyy||2}} and {{ship|Russian corvette|Boikiy||2}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2017/april/15/170415-sutherland-escorts-russian-warships/ |title=HMS ''Sutherland'' escorts two Russian warships past UK coastline |date=15 April 2017 |publisher=Royal Navy |access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref>


''Sutherland'' was the first vessel assigned to escort the ] {{HMS|Queen Elizabeth|R08|6}} when she embarked on ]s in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-sutherland-escorting-hms-queen-elizabeth-sea-trials/ |title=HMS ''Sutherland'', HMS ''Iron Duke'' escorting HMS ''Queen Elizabeth'' on sea trials |first=George |last=Allison |date=27 June 2017 |website=UK Defence Journal |access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref>
On 18 October 2011, ''Sutherland'' passed through ] in London and docked next to ], returning through the bridge on 22 October 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2011/October/17/111014-HW-Sutherland-Visit | title=Royal Navy fighting clan returns from Libya for Capital Engagement | publisher=Royal Navy | date=17 October 2011 | accessdate=25 July 2012}}</ref>


In 2018 ''Sutherland'' had a deployment to the Pacific Ocean. Part of her mission was "to continue the pressure campaign on North Korea", and on her return traveled through the ] to assert navigation rights against ].<ref name=belfasttelegraph-20180213>{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/royal-navy-warship-to-sail-through-disputed-sea-off-china-defence-secretary-36599040.html |title=Royal Navy warship to sail through disputed sea off China - Defence Secretary |date=13 February 2018 |newspaper=] |access-date=13 February 2018}}</ref>
In 2012, she was part of the COUGAR 12 task group.<ref>{{cite web|title=HMS Sutherland|url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Frigates/HMS-Sutherland|work=Royal Navy|accessdate=28 September 2013}}</ref>


Early in 2019 she served as a testbed for an integrated mount for the ] and ], successfully engaging in firing operations against a motorboat-sized target at the Aberporth range in Wales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2019/july/16/190716-navys-new-anti-ship-missile|title=Navy's new anti-ship missile bang on target |publisher=Royal Navy |access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
She took part in ] 2013.<ref>http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/News-and-Events/Latest-News/2013/October/02/131002-joint-warrior</ref>


===2021–present===
''Sutherland'' to part in 2016 Exercise Griffin Strike, a UK-French combined exercise.<ref>http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2016/april/12/160412-uk-and-french-forces-launch-exercise-griffin-strike-in-the-solent</ref> Sutherland escorted the Russian Frigate ''Admiral Grigorovich'' through the English Channel in May 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/11/navy-shadow-russian-frigate-through-uk-waters/ | title=Navy shadow Russian frigate through UK waters | publisher=Daily Telegraph | date=11 May 2016 | accessdate=13 May 2016}}</ref>
In April 2021, ''Sutherland'' entered long-term refit to incorporate Sea Ceptor SAMs as well as other system updates. The frigate was reported to have been removed from dry dock in March 2024, it being anticipated that she will begin post-refit sea trials later in the year.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2024/march/15/20240315-final-frigate-revamp-passes-key-milestone-as-hms-sutherland-returns-to-the-water | title=Final frigate revamp passes key milestone as HMS Sutherland returns to the water |work=Royal Navy |date=15 March 2024 |access-date=25 March 2024}}</ref>

In April 2017, ''Sutherland'' was again tasked with escorting Russian warships in the English Channel, on this occasion, the ]s, '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2017/april/15/170415-sutherland-escorts-russian-warships/ | title=HMS Sutherland escorts two Russian warships past UK coastline | publisher=Royal Navy | date=15 April 2017 | accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref>

''Sutherland'' was the first vessel assigned to escort ] when she embarked on sea trials in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-sutherland-escorting-hms-queen-elizabeth-sea-trials// | title=HMS Sutherland escorting HMS Queen Elizabeth on sea trials | publisher=UK Defence Journal | date=27 June 2017 | accessdate=27 June 2017}}</ref>

In 2018 ''Sutherland'' had a deployment to the ]. Part of her mission is "to continue the pressure campaign on North Korea", and on her return will travel through the ] to assert navigation rights against ].<ref name=belfasttelegraph-20180213>{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/royal-navy-warship-to-sail-through-disputed-sea-off-china-defence-secretary-36599040.html |title=Royal Navy warship to sail through disputed sea off China - Defence Secretary |newspaper=Belfast Telegraph |date=13 February 2018 |accessdate=13 February 2018}}</ref>

==Related images==
<gallery class="center" widths="210px" heights="140px">
File:HMS Sutherland (F81) 1.JPG|''Sutherland'' approaching Dartmouth, September 2007
File:100 0908.JPG|''Sutherland'' approaching Dartmouth, September 2007
File:HMS Sutherland F81.jpg|''Sutherland'' at Newcastle upon Tyne, September 2004
File:HMS_Sutherland_family_day_out-12.JPG|HMS ''Sutherland'' families & friends day cruise from Portsmouth, 5 July 2013.
File:HMS_Sutherland_family_day_out-42.JPG|HMS ''Sutherland'' families & friends day cruise from Portsmouth, 5 July 2013.
File:HMS_Sutherland_family_day_out-18.JPG|HMS ''Sutherland'' 4.5-inch Mark 8 naval gun turret, 5 July 2013.
File:Sutherland approaching Hamburg, Oktober 2013.jpg|HMS ''Sutherland'' approaching Hamburg on 19 October 2013
</gallery>


==Affiliations== ==Affiliations==
*], 4th Battalion ] *], 4th Battalion ]
*] *]
*Honourable Company of Master Mariners, Livery *]
*Sherborne School, CCF *] ]
*] *], ] CCF's
*TS Grenville, Paisley (Sea Cadets) *TS ''Grenville'', ] (])
*TS Duchess, Biggleswade (Sea Cadets) *TS ''Duchess'', ] (Sea Cadets)
*The Royal Dornoch Golf Club *]

==Notes==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Latest revision as of 17:44, 5 November 2024

1997 Type 23 or Duke-class frigate of the Royal Navy For other ships with the same name, see HMS Sutherland.

HMS Sutherland in 2012
History
United Kingdom
NameSutherland
OrderedJanuary 1992
BuilderYarrow Shipbuilders
Laid down14 October 1993
Launched9 March 1996
Sponsored byLady Christina Walmsley
Commissioned4 July 1997
RefitMajor 2013–2015, Lifex 2021–onwards
HomeportHMNB Devonport, Plymouth
Identification
Motto
  • Sans peur
  • ("Without fear")
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class and typeType 23 frigate
Displacement4,900 t (4,800 long tons)
Length133 m (436 ft 4 in)
Beam16.1 m (52 ft 10 in)
Draught7.3 m (23 ft 11 in)
Propulsion
SpeedIn excess of 28 kn (52 km/h; 32 mph)
Range7,500 nautical miles (14,000 km; 9,000 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement185 (accommodation for up to 205)
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament
Aircraft carried
  • 1 × Wildcat HMA2, armed with:
    • 4 × Sea Venom anti-ship missiles (full operating capability projected from 2026) or,
    • 2 × Sting Ray anti-submarine torpedoes, or
    • 20 × Martlet multirole missiles (from 2021)
    • Mk 11 depth charges
  • or
  • 1 × Westland Merlin HM2, armed with;
  • 4 × anti-submarine torpedoes
Aviation facilities

HMS Sutherland is a Type 23 frigate of the British Royal Navy. She is the thirteenth ship in the Duke class of frigates and is the third ship to bear the name, more than 200 years since the name was last used.

She was launched in 1996 by Lady Christina Walmsley, wife of Sir Robert Walmsley. Before this occasion, Royal Navy ships had always been launched with a bottle of champagne, but Lady Walmsley broke with tradition and used a bottle of Macallan Scotch whisky.

Operational history

1997–2000

Sutherland was deployed to the Falkland Islands in the late 1998/ early 1999. In 2000, she was part of the task force NTG2000, the first time Royal Navy ships have circumnavigated the globe since 1986.

2001–2010

HMS Surtherland was on active operations during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, primarily in the escort role. HMS Sutherland most notably provided a rear-guard naval escort to oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, monitored Iranian forces in south-west Iran and provided support to amphibious landing forces during the Invasion of the Al-Faw peninsula. After berthing at Invergordon, HMS Sutherland was granted the freedom of the county of Sutherland at a ceremony in Dornoch on 18 September 2004. A subsequent visit to Invergordon in March 2011 was cut short, with "operational commitments" as the given reason. This was eventually revealed as her deployment as part of the UK Response Force Task Group's (RFTG) first deployment, named COUGAR 11. She returned to Invergordon in April 2013.

2011–2020

In May 2011, she made a port visit to Patras, Greece, following participation in military exercises off Crete, after which she became involved in the operations off the Libyan coast. On 16 June 2011, Sutherland visited Souda Bay in Crete to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, before sailing to Kalamata in Greece to conduct further World War II memorials. On 24 July 2011, Sutherland returned to the coast of Libya as part of Operation Ellamy. On 18 October 2011, Sutherland passed through Tower Bridge in London and docked next to HMS Belfast, returning through the bridge on 22 October 2011.

In 2012, she was part of the COUGAR 12 task group. She took part in Exercise Joint Warrior 2013.

Sutherland to part in 2016 Exercise Griffin Strike, a UK-French combined exercise. Sutherland escorted the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich through the English Channel in May 2016. In April 2017, Sutherland was again tasked with escorting Russian warships in the English Channel, on this occasion, the Steregushchiy-class corvettes, Soobrazitelnyy and Boikiy.

Sutherland was the first vessel assigned to escort the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth when she embarked on sea trials in June 2017.

In 2018 Sutherland had a deployment to the Pacific Ocean. Part of her mission was "to continue the pressure campaign on North Korea", and on her return traveled through the South China Sea to assert navigation rights against Chinese claims.

Early in 2019 she served as a testbed for an integrated mount for the Martlet LMM and 30 mm cannon, successfully engaging in firing operations against a motorboat-sized target at the Aberporth range in Wales.

2021–present

In April 2021, Sutherland entered long-term refit to incorporate Sea Ceptor SAMs as well as other system updates. The frigate was reported to have been removed from dry dock in March 2024, it being anticipated that she will begin post-refit sea trials later in the year.

Affiliations

Notes

  1. HMS Sutherland achieved 34.4 knots (63.7 km/h; 39.6 mph) during high-speed trials in November 2008

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  21. Ministry of Defence (27 July 2011). "HMS Sutherland begins boarding operations off Libya". Gov.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
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