The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the diesel generator compartment between 6 and 12½ 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 diesel generator compartment between 6 and 12½ stations on 2 deck looking to starboard and slightly aft from the centreline at 11 station showing the space between the starboard Paxman diesel engine and the aft bulkhead. The door to the compartment is open and the watertight hatch leading down to No. 1 naval store on 3 deck is also open. A first aid cabinet, two fire extinguishers, four Nu-Swift fire extinguisher cartridges, an emergency change over switch and connection box and a starter panel are against the aft bulkhead. The starboard diesel generator set is on the left. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N65844
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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