The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the main passageway between 49 and 61½ stations on 2 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 main passageway, known as the Burma Road, between 49 and 61½ stations on 2 deck looking to starboard from 49½ station showing the door to the transmitter room. An engine room supply vent is on the right. Against the forward bulkhead are oil fuel hoses, an emergency connection box, a fire hose and nozzle and an angled fire main stand pipe. Projecting from the deck is a fire foam inlet for the engine room. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
| ID: | N65805 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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