The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). The petrol stowage rack at station 78 on the starboard side of the quarterdeck (2 deck).

On board the Type 12 frigate Lowestoft (1960) in No. 3 basin at Chatham Dockyard near the end of her modernisation which commenced 15 March 1968 and finished 31 May 1970. She was in the basin throughout May 1970. The photographer is on the starboard side of the quarterdeck (2 deck) looking to starboard at 78 station showing the petrol stowage rack on the edge of the deck, in a position to allow for rapid jettisoning if necessary.

Object Details

ID: N65050
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Lowestoft (1960)
Date made: Before 29 May 1970
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection
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