HMS Birmingham

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 cruiser (1910) light cruiser launched in 1913 and sold in 1931.
 * The second Birmingham (C19) was a Town class cruiser (1936) light cruiser launched in 1936 and broken up in 1960.
 * The third Birmingham (D86) was a Type 42 destroyer in service from 1976 to 1999.