The Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960). The Seacat GWS 20 missile launcher at 55-57 stations on 02 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 looking aft and to starboard from 54 station showing the lower part of the Seacat GWS 20 missile launcher between 55 and 57 stations on 02 deck. The launcher spigot cover box is open. The upper part of the launcher has a canvas cover. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary store carrier Bacchus (1962), pendant A404, is in the background alongside the east quay of the basin.

Object Details

ID: N65400
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Bacchus (1962); Lowestoft (1960)
Date made: Before 29 May 1970
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection
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