The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). Looking aft from the roof of the 4.5 inch gun turret.

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 standing on the starboard side of the roof of the 4.5 inch gun turret at 23 station on 1 deck looking aft and slightly to port showing the Replenishment at sea tripod, enclosed bridge, Mark 6M director, type 277Q radar mast and foremast. The ship is berthed starboard side to the quay. The starboard quarter of the tanker Solen (1961) can be seen just to the right of the 6M director. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65783
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Solen (1961); Falmouth (1959)
Date made: July 1961
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection
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