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HMS Birmingham

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Three ships of the British 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.

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    HMS Birmingham Wikipedia
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