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