The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the engineers' workshop between 46¼ and 49 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, Glasgow. The photographer is in the engineers' workshop between 46¼ and 49 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking to starboard from the doorway. Storage cupboards and an air conditioning unit are against the aft bulkhead. A 440 voly electric Universal machine tool capable of drilling, turning, cutting, milling and grinding is in the centre of the space. Against the forward bulkhead is a long workbench with cupboards beneath and equipped with two Fortis vices. A Thermotank air conditioning unit is against the ship's side and an open escape scuttle from 3 deck is in the forward corner.
Object Details
| ID: | N64822 |
|---|---|
| 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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