The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the No.2 A/S 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 aft and to port from 65 station showing the depth setting control panel mk. 2 mod 0, the weapon control panel no. 2, a tannoy, a warning relay box mk 1 mod 1, a telephone and a Nu-Swift fire extinguisher against the aft bulkhead. The door to the room is on the right, closed but not clipped.

Object Details

ID: N65484
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