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| Ship image = HMS Sutherland (F81) MoD.jpg | | Ship image = HMS Sutherland (F81) MoD.jpg | ||
| Ship caption = HMS ''Sutherland'' |
| Ship caption = HMS ''Sutherland'' in 2012 | ||
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| Ship country = United Kingdom | | Ship country = United Kingdom | ||
| Ship flag = {{shipboxflag|United Kingdom|naval}} | | Ship flag = {{shipboxflag|United Kingdom|naval}} | ||
| Ship name = |
| Ship name = ''Sutherland'' | ||
| Ship operator = ] | |||
| Ship ordered = January 1992 | | Ship ordered = January 1992 | ||
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| Ship refit = Major |
| Ship refit = Major 2013–2015, Lifex 2021–onwards | ||
| Ship struck = | | Ship struck = | ||
| Ship reinstated = | | Ship reinstated = | ||
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⚫ | | Ship displacement = {{convert|4900|t|LT|lk=on|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Frigates |title=Type 23 Frigate |website=Royal Navy |access-date=6 April 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140119000502/http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Ships/Frigates |archive-date=19 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| Ship length = {{convert|133|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | | Ship length = {{convert|133|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | ||
| Ship beam = {{convert|16.1|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | | Ship beam = {{convert|16.1|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | ||
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| Ship propulsion = *]: | | Ship propulsion = *]: | ||
*Four 1510 |
*Four {{cvt|1510|kW|shp}} ] 12CM diesel generators | ||
*Two ] ]s delivering |
*Two ] ]s delivering {{cvt|2980|kW|shp}} | ||
*Two ] SM1C delivering |
*Two ] SM1C delivering {{cvt|23190|kW|shp}} | ||
⚫ | | Ship speed = In excess of {{convert|28|kn|abbr=on|lk=in}}{{efn|HMS ''Sutherland'' achieved {{convert|34.4|kn}} during high-speed trials in November 2008}} | ||
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| Ship EW = * UAF-1 ESM, ''or'', UAT Mod 1 | | Ship EW = * UAF-1 ESM, ''or'', UAT Mod 1 | ||
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*1 × ], armed with; | *1 × ], armed with; | ||
* 4 × anti |
* 4 × anti-submarine torpedoes | ||
| Ship aircraft facilities = * Flight deck | | Ship aircraft facilities = * Flight deck | ||
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'''HMS ''Sutherland''''' is a ] of the British ]. She is the thirteenth ship in the |
'''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>{{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> | 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> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
=== |
===1997–2000=== | ||
''Sutherland'' was deployed to the ] in the |
''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=== | ||
After berthing |
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> | ||
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===2011–2020=== | ||
In May 2011, she made a port visit to ], |
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> | ||
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 |website=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> | 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> | ||
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 | |
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 | |
''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> | ||
In April 2017, ''Sutherland'' was again tasked with escorting Russian warships in the English Channel, on this occasion, the |
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 {{HMS|Queen Elizabeth|R08|6}} when she embarked on sea |
''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> | ||
In 2018 ''Sutherland'' had a deployment to the |
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> | ||
Early in 2019 she served as a testbed for an integrated mount for the ] and ], successfully engaging in firing operations against a motorboat |
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> | ||
===2021–present=== | ===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.<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 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> | ||
==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
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*TS ''Duchess'', ] (Sea Cadets) | *TS ''Duchess'', ] (Sea Cadets) | ||
*] | *] | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 00:29, 8 April 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 | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Sutherland |
Ordered | January 1992 |
Builder | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
Laid down | 14 October 1993 |
Launched | 9 March 1996 |
Sponsored by | Lady Christina Walmsley |
Commissioned | 4 July 1997 |
Refit | Major 2013–2015, Lifex 2021–onwards |
Homeport | HMNB Devonport, Plymouth |
Identification |
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Motto |
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Status | in active service |
Badge | |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Type 23 frigate |
Displacement | 4,900 t (4,800 long tons) |
Length | 133 m (436 ft 4 in) |
Beam | 16.1 m (52 ft 10 in) |
Draught | 7.3 m (23 ft 11 in) |
Propulsion |
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Speed | In excess of 28 kn (52 km/h; 32 mph) |
Range | 7,500 nautical miles (14,000 km; 9,000 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
Complement | 185 (accommodation for up to 205) |
Electronic warfare & decoys |
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Armament | Template:Type 23 frigate weapon fit |
Aircraft carried |
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Aviation facilities |
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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
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
- The Highlanders, 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland
- County of Sutherland
- Honourable Company of Master Mariners
- Sherborne School CCF
- Clifton College, Bristol CCF's
- TS Grenville, Paisley (Sea Cadets)
- TS Duchess, Biggleswade (Sea Cadets)
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Notes
- HMS Sutherland achieved 34.4 knots (63.7 km/h; 39.6 mph) during high-speed trials in November 2008
References
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- "Royal Navy's Sea Venom light anti-ship missile full operating capability delayed until 2026". Navy Lookout. 21 June 2023.
- "Background on HMS Sutherland: Ship's Life Began with a Wee Dram". Navy News. December 1998. Archived from the original on 25 March 2008.
- "HMS Sutherland History". Royal Navy. 2007. Archived from the original on 10 May 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- "'Courtship' sealed by Freedom". The Northern Times. Golspie, Sutherland. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 8 May 2014 – via History Links Archive.
- "Scots honour ship". The Daily Telegraph. 19 September 2004. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- "Change of programme for HMS Sutherland's visit to Invergordon". The Highland Council. 23 March 2011. Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- "HMS Sutherland's visit cut for operational reasons". BBC News. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- "UK: Royal Navy Ships Set Sail to Mediterranean and Middle East". NavalToday. 8 April 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
- "HMS Sutherland returns to Invergordon". BBC News. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- "HMS Sutherland Visits Greece". Royal Navy. 6 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
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External links
- "HMS Sutherland". Royal Navy.
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