The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the main signal office between 32½ and 34 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 main signal office between 32½ and 34 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking to port showing a wooden bench fitted with drawers under. Two speaking tubes and a microphone are above the centre section of the bench. Pigeon hole shelving, a combination safe, a Thermotank air conditioning unit, an electric fire, a bookshelf and a small table with a lamp are against the forward bulkhead. Two sliding door cupboards and another nest of pigeon holes are against the port side of the ship. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65526
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