The Type 12 frigate HMS Londonderry (1958). In the diesel generator compartment between 6 and 12½ stations on 2 deck.

On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Londonderry (1958) alongside the fitting out berth at the West Cowes shipyard of John Samuel White & Co Ltd. The photographer is in the diesel generator compartment between 6 and 12½ stations on 2 deck looking forward and slightly to starboard from the centreline at 10½ station showing the two Paxman diesel engines, each connected to a Metropolitan-Vickers 300 Kw alternating current generator. Three chemical foam fire extinguishers are fitted to a pillar on the centreline. An air compressor is at the forward end of the compartment and two fire hose baskets are against the forward bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N66810
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Londonderry (1958)
Date made: Before 20 July 1960
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection