The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the seamen's mess between 68 and 75 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 seamen's mess between 68 and 75 stations on 3 deck looking to starboard from the port side at 68½ station showing kit lockers, an emergency change over switch and connection box, an electric fire, an ironing board and an air conditioning unit against the forward bulkhead. An open watertight hatch leading down to 4 deck is near the forward bulkhead. Kit lockers, a greatcoat locker and a hammock stowage bin are on the right. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65667
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