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 |
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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 |