The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the bofors gun's ready use magazine between 50 and 53 stations on 01 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 bofors gun's ready use magazine between 50 and 53 stations on 01 deck looking forward and to starboard showing partly assembled wooden racking and a padlocked wooden chest to contain a spare bofors gun barrel. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
| ID: | N65739 |
|---|---|
| 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 |