The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the wheelhouse lobby between 29 and 31¼ stations on 1 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 wheelhouse lobby between 29 and 31¼ stations on 1 deck looking to port showing the door to the navigating officer's cabin. A stretcher cupboard is on the right. The hatch down to 2 deck has semi-permanent handrails fitted. A fuse panel, transformer, junction box, fire main, fire hose basket and a canvas covered emergency cable stowage are against the bulkheads. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65763
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