Rhyl (1959). In the mortar projectile room on 3 deck.

A 35mm roll film negative. On board the Rothesay class type 12 frigate Rhyl (1959) in Devonport Dockyard. In the mortar projectile room on the port side of 3 deck between 62½ and 68 stations. The photographer is looking forward from the port side of the room showing the hoist loading rack and projectile stowage racks on the right. In the left foreground is stowage for spares chests with three spare muzzle covers and stowage for the propellant charges beyond. The photograph was taken prior to 9 May 1972. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: PM3066/95
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: 35 mm; Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Dockyard, Devonport
Vessels: Rhyl (1959)
Date made: 1972-05
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London