The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the transmitting station between 25½ and 28 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck.

On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960) alongside the fitting out berth of Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd at Linthouse, Glagow. The photographer is in the transmitting station between 25½ and 28 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward and to port showing the two fire control positions at the Admiralty Fire Control Box Mark 10, model 1A and the operator's position at the Admiralty Fire Control Box Mark 10, model 1A Application Unit Mark 1, serial No. 32. Against the forward bulkhead is a writing table with a number of telephones, a microphone and fuse boxes above it and a control panel alongside it. The door to the lobby is in the port forward corner.

Object Details

ID: N64794
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
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