The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the No. 1 A/S mortar handing room between 67¼ and 71 stations on the port 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. 1 A/S mortar handing room between 67¼ and 71 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking aft and to port from 70¾ station showing the battery stowage rack and a fresh water tank against the port side of the ship. A fire extinguisher, four spare Nu-Swift fire extinguisher cartridges, a battery rack and a control junction box are against the aft bulkhead. A vertical format negative.

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ID:	N65483
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 No. 1 A/S mortar handing room between 67¼ and 71 stations on the port side of 2 deck.

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