The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the gland compartment between 62½ and 64 stations on the starboard side of 4 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 gland compartment between 62½ and 64 stations on the starboard side of 4 deck looking to starboard showing the bearing and the loose coupling on the shaft. A capacity gauge for the stern tube lubricating oil storage tank is at the top of the photograph.
Object Details
| ID: | N65669 |
|---|---|
| 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 |