Mohawk (1962). The quarterdeck (1 deck) from the helicopter pad (01 deck).

A roll film negative. On board the Tribal class type 81 frigate Mohawk (1962) in Portsmouth Dockyard. She was in a dry dock from 21 March to 11 April 1972 when she moved to the South Railway Jetty, where this photograph was taken. The photographer is on the helicopter landing pad on 01 deck at 75 station looking aft showing the aft 4.5 inch gun and the quarterdeck. Astern is the VDS fitted stern of the Type 81 frigate Ashanti (1959) with the fuel lighter PAS 1501 alongside.

Object Details

ID: N72394
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: HM Dockyard, Portsmouth
Vessels: Mohawk (1962); Ashanti (1959)
Date made: 1972-04
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London