The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the main passageway between 30⅔ and 41 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, between 30⅔ and 41 stations on 2 deck looking forward from 38 station showing the door to the wardroom pantry, fuse panels, a stretcher locker, first aid cabinet and cable stowage brackets on the starboard side. A cupboard containing the emergency diesel generator is against the port side with a fuse panel, fire main connecting pipe and breathing apparatus cabinet and hose further forward. The watertight door in the bulkhead at 30⅔ station is closed but not clipped.

Object Details

ID: N65438
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