The Type 23 frigate or Duke class is a class of frigates built for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. The ships are named after British Dukes , thus leading to the class being commonly known as …

HMS Lancaster is a Duke-class Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy, launched by Queen Elizabeth II [15] on 24 May 1990. [16] The ship is known as "The Queen's Frigate", [ 17 ] the Duke of …

Also known as the Type 23 frigate, the Duke Class was originally designed for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. They have evolved into ships capable of almost any task …

HMS Monmouth was the sixth Duke-class Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She was the seventh ship to bear the name and was launched by Lady Eaton in 1991, being commissioned …

Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic, the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates have proven their versatility in warfighting, peace-keeping and maritime security …

Dec 18, 2020 · Type 23 Duke class frigates are multi-role warships built by Swan Hunter and BAE Systems for the UK’s Royal Navy. The frigates are the core of the Royal Navy’s front-line fleet …

Jul 5, 2019 · The Type 23 Frigates have had a lengthy service life. This was in sharp contrast to the US Navy, which at the time was building a more balance force centred around Carrier …

Feb 16, 2024 · In addition to Fleet Time Engineering and wider logistic support, the Fleet Frigate Support Centre will provide surface ship deep maintenance for the T23 Duke class of frigate …

Aug 31, 2017 · Throughout its lifetime, the Type 23 frigate has been at the forefront of British overseas activity. They are regularly used in drug-interdiction raids in the Caribbean, with raids …

In a 17 March 2025 written parliamentary response, UK Defence Procurement Minister Maria Eagle stated that £941.2m had been spent on the delivery of Type 23 frigate upkeeps …