The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959)

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 main passageway, known as the Burma Road, between 30⅔ and 41 stations on 2 deck looking forward from 38 station showing a large wooden case enclosing the emergency diesel generator and a fuse panel and row of coat hooks are above it. A fuse panel and connection box are above a fire main curved stand pipe against the bulkhead. Breathing apparatus cabinets and hoses are against the port bulkhead. The wardroom pantry door is on the right and against the starboard bulkhead are fuse panels, a stretcher locker, a first aid cabinet, a fire main, a curved stand pipe and two emergency cable stowages. The watertight door at 30⅔ station is closed but not clipped.

Object Details

ID: N65795
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