The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the seamen's mess between 68 and 75 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 seamen's mess between 68 and 75 stations on 3 deck looking to starboard from the port side at 74½ station showing kit lockers, a fire extinguisher and two Norris Warming Co Ltd air conditioning units against the aft bulkhead. Two mess racks and a large refrigerator are on the left. A hammock stowage bin is in the starboard aft corner. A clock is fixed to a vent trunk under the deckhead. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65744
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