The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the hangar between 49 and 57 stations on 1 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 in the hangar between 49 and 57 stations on 1 deck looking to starboard from 53 station showing a pile of hammocks and other gear on the deck. An aluminium step ladder, a large upright cupboard, a locker for inflight refuelling equipment, H.P. air supply fittings, stowage brackets for an air hose and a large fuel hose reel are against the starboard bulkhead. A number of packing cases are on an high level shelf on the starboard side and a ladder is suspended under this shelf. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65119
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