HMS Sutherland completes refit in Plymouth

HMS Sutherland has completed thefirst stage of her refit Credit: Royal Navy

The Royal Naval warship HMS Sutherland has completed the first stage of her refit at Plymouth Naval Base where work is continuing to upgrade the equipment on board.

The Plymouth-based Type 23 Frigate, known as the Fighting Clan, entered refitting at HM Naval Base Devonport a year ago. After a significant amount of work on her hull and upper deck she is now once again in full view outside ready for the next stage.

A year’s worth of engineering has effectively doubled the working life of the ship from 18 to 36 years following extensive steelworks.