The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the 4.5 inch shell room between 19 and 23 stations on 4 deck.

On board the Type 12 frigate Lowestoft (1960) alongside the fitting out berth of Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd at Linthouse, Glasgow. The photographer is in the 4.5 inch shell room between 19 and 23 stations on 4 deck looking to port and aft showing the shell hoist in the centre of the picture. 4.5 inch shell stowage racks are against the aft bulkhead. A steel ladder leading up to 3 deck is in the right foreground with stowage racks for boxes of small arms ammunition beyond it. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N64894
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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