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 forward from the centreline at 11 station showing the space between the two Paxman diesel engines and generators. A Davey Paxman air compressor is against the forward bulkhead with a covered fire hose basket above it.

Object Details

ID: N65850
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