The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the G.W.S. 20 missile magazine between49 and 54½ stations on the port side of 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 in the G.W.S. 20 (Seacat missile) magazine between 49 and 54½ stations on the port side of 2 deck looking aft and to starboard. A fire extinguisher is by the door on the left. The magazine contents boards shows an outfit of sixteen missiles, four drill missiles and two practice missiles. In addition there are eight A.S.12 motors.

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ID:	N65292
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

The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). In the G.W.S. 20 missile magazine between49 and 54½ stations on the port side of 2 deck.

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