The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the gland compartment between 62½ and 64 stations on 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 4 deck looking to port from the starboard side of the compartment showing the narrow passage between Nos 7 and. 8 furnace fuel oil tanks and the forward bulkhead at 62½ station. Lever valves and pipes for the starboard stern tube lubricating oil system are on the left. A capacity gauge for the port stern tube lubricating oil storage tank is on the port side. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65671
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