The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the main passageway between 49 and 61½ stations on 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 passageway, known as the Burma Road, between 49 and 61½ stations on 2 deck looking to port from 57½ station showing the open door to the crew's bathroom on the left. In the lobby are a transformer, fan starter, air filtration unit, spare cable stowage and a cold water dispenser. The engine room foam inlet is projecting from the deck. An emergency change over switch and connection box, a salvus cupboard, emergency cable stowage and a breaker panel are against the port bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N65607
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
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