The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the 4.5 inch magazine between 23 and 27 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 magazine between 23 and 27 stations on 4 deck looking to port from 24 station on the starboard side showing the cartridge hoist in the left foreground. Bottle racks for storing the cartridges are against the forward bulkhead and freestanding on the deck. A watertight manhole is in the foreground. The magazine can hold a total of 970 4.5 inch cartridges. A vertical format negative.

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ID:	N65494
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 4.5 inch magazine between 23 and 27 stations on 4 deck.

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