The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the wardroom lobby between 37½ and 39½ stations on 2 deck.

On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959) alongside the Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd fitting out berth at Wallsend on the River Tyne between 1 and 25 July 1961. The photographer is in the main passageway, known as the Burma Road, at 37 station on 2 deck looking to starboard and aft into the wardroom lobby between 37½ and 39½ stations. Coat hooks and the wardroom door are on the left and the magazine and important key cupboard is next to the door. A suggestion box and four spare NuSwift fire extinguisher cartridges are below the key cupboard, a builder's plaque is above the cupboard and a fire extinguisher is in the corner. The hatch leading down to 3 deck and the stairs leading up to 1 deck are on the right.

Object Details

ID: N65437
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Falmouth (1959)
Date made: July 1961
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection