The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the steering gear compartment between 75 and 80 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 inside the protective cage in the steering gear compartment between 75 and 80 stations on 3 deck looking to port and slightly aft from the starboard side at 76½ station showing the front of the John Hastie & Co Ltd steering gear No. H.G.7160. An electric fire is mounted at the bottom on the steering engine.
Object Details
| ID: | N65681 |
|---|---|
| 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 |