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 |
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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 |