The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the hull and fire pump space between 62½ and 64 stations on 3 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 hull and fire pump space between 62½ and 64 stations on 3 deck looking to starboard showing the 75 ton capacity pump with a combined pressure and vacuum gauge above it and a capacity gauge for the stern tube lubricating oil header tank on the right. In the foreground are a large watertight scuttle and a smaller oiltight scuttle. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65665
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