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 forward from 70 station showing an oil tank and tube gauge against the ship's side on the left above the Hastie pump which is fitted with a 'Lolos' strainer. The A.S. Mortar Mk. 10 loading equipment Mk 1 S.E.W.11/1959 manufactured by Sheldon's Engineering Works Ltd is on the right. Against the forward bulkhead are two voicepipes and the starter for the A/S mortar hoist motor No. 1. A vertical format negative.

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ID:	N65491
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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