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 in the steering gear compartment between 75 and 80 stations on 3 deck looking forward and slightly to starboard from the port side at 76½ station showing a double door cable reel stowage cupboard and an emergency starter panel for the steering gear motor. An emergency cable stowage bracket is on the extreme left against the diving gear store bulkhead. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65700
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