The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). Looking forward on the port side of the Limbo mk. 10 mortar well 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 at the aft end of the port side of the Limbo Mk. 10 mortar well on 2 deck at 71½ station looking forward and to port. The watertight door into No. 1 mortar handing room is open on the left. Two loudspeakers, a fire hose basket, the refuse chute, mortar projectile loading hatches and a watertight hatch with a canvas awning are against the port side of the well. The base of No. 1 mortar mounting is on the right. The ship is berthed starboard side to the quay.

Object Details

ID: N65657
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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