The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the switchboard room between 31 and 32½ 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 switchboard room between 31 and 32½ stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking to starboard from the open doorway showing the main switchboard on the left against the forward bulkhead. Against the aft bulkhead are fuse distribution panels, three junction boxes, an automatic telephone exchange and the watchman's desk. A ventilation fan, two small cupboards and an electric fire are against the ship's side.
Object Details
ID: | N65528 |
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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 |