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 Birmingham was a Town-class light cruiser launched in 1913 and sold in 1931.

• The second Birmingham was a cruiser launched in 1936 and broken up in 1960.

• The third Birmingham (D86) was a Type 42 destroyer in service from 1976 to 1999.