The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In No. 1 mortar projectile magazine between 62½ and 68 stations on 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 no. 1 mortar projectile magazine between 62½ and 68 stations on the port side of 3 deck looking aft from inside the forward projectile stowage rack. The forward rack holds 38 projectiles, one of which is in the foreground, and the aft rack hold 15 projectiles. The watertight door into the seamen's aft mess is open.
Object Details
| ID: | N64864 |
|---|---|
| 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 |