The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the wheelhouse on 1 deck.

On board the type 12 frigate Lowestoft (1960) alongside the fitting out berth of Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd at Linthouse, Glasgow. The photographer is in the wheelhouse between 27½ and 29 stations on 1 deck looking forward and to starboard showing the ship's wheel fitted to the telemotor transmitter with the engine order transmitter on the left and the revolution transmitter on the right. A voicepipe up to the bridge at 01 level and a microphone are in the top right. A rudder indicator and a gyro repeater are mounted on the forward bulkhead. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N64752
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W. Ralston & Co
Vessels: Lowestoft (1960)
Date made: 1-15 September 1961
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection