The guided missile destroyer HMS Kent (1961). In the main communications centre between 66 and 71 stations on 2 deck.

On board the guided missile destroyer HMS Kent (1961) alongside the Harland & Wolff Ltd fitting out berth in the Musgrave Channel, Belfast. The photographer is in the main communications centre between 66 and 71 stations on 2 deck looking from the doorway. The senior communications rating's position is in the left foreground with telephones, a switchboard, filing trays, ledger racks and pigeon holes above his position. A typewriter/teleprinter is in the adjoining bay. A further seven positions are on the left and eight positions are on the right, five of which are equipped with typewriter/teleprinters. A foam fire extinguisher is alongside the door in the end bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N66736
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Kent (1961)
Date made: 10 August 1963
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection
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