The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the 40 mm bofors loading bay between 53 and 56 stations on 01 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 40 mm bofors loading bay between 53 and 56 stations on 01 deck looking forward from 56 station showing two ready use bofors ammunition lockers, each with a cordage reel above. The watertight door on the port side is the bofors ready use magazine and the one on the starboard side is the gun crew's shelter. On the right is the 15 inch exhaust fan to the engine room.

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ID:	N65577
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 40 mm bofors loading bay between 53 and 56 stations on 01 deck.

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