The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the 4.5 inch shell room between 19 and 23 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 4.5 inch shell room between 19 and 23 stations on 4 deck looking to starboard from the centreline at 19½ station showing the fire sprinkler system valves against the forward bulkhead. The stowage rack for saluting charges in on the right with the rack for V.T. fuzes on the extreme right. Against the ship's side is a rack for demolition charges and primers. A vertical format negative.

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ID:	N65454
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

The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the 4.5 inch shell room between 19 and 23 stations on 4 deck.

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