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 port side at 22 station showing a portable stool and a fresh water tank fitted to the end of shell stowage rack 4E. Another shell stowage rack is on the right and shelves for the stowage of cases of small arms ammunition are along the starboard side of the ship. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65463
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