The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the No. 2 mortar handing room between 62½ and 66¾ stations on the starboard side of 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 No. 2 A/S mortar handing room between 62½ and 66¾ stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward from 64 station showing the belt-driven projectile hoist on the left. Against the forward bulkhead are two voicepipes, the starter for the A/S mortar hoist motor No. 2 and the starter for the A/S mortar oil pump motor No. 2.

Object Details

ID: N65481
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