The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the conversion machinery room between 31 and 35½ stations on the starboard side of 3 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 conversion machinery room between 31 and 35½ stations on the starboard side of 3 deck looking forward and to port. In the left foreground are two DYE motor generators and a battery unit. Cable connectors, a telephone and an emergency hand lamp are on a pillar in the centre. Two dual output motor generators, a director metadyne and a motor generator are beyond the pillar. Various starter panels, fuse boxes and control units are against the port and forward bulkheads.

Object Details

ID: N64855
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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