The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the asdic hull outfit 15 compartment between 10 and 12½ stations on 4 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 asdic hull outfit 15 compartment between 10 and 12½ stations on 4 deck looking forward on the port side showing the electric dome hoisting winch. Tools, eyebolts, strops and other equipment are fitted to the port side of the ship. Two Laurence-Scott Electromotors control gear units are against the forward bulkhead. The H.O. 15 compartment contains the Type 170B asdic. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
ID: | N65441 |
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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 |