Northumberland was to have left for the Islands in December 2008 , but was instead sent for pirate patrol off Somalia .
In late 2008 , it was reported that Largs Bay was to replace HMS Northumberland for duties in the Falkland Islands .
HMS Northumberland was to have left for the Falkland Islands in December 2008 , but was instead sent for pirate patrol off Somalia .
In late 2008 , it was reported that Largs Bay was to replace HMS Northumberland for duties in the Falkland Islands .