The Type 12 frigate HMS Londonderry (1958). In No. 2 mortar projectile room between 62½ and 68 stations on the starboard side of 3 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 No. 2 mortar projectile room between 62½ and 68 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck looking forward on the port side of the room showing the Limbo mortar projectile stowage racks on the right. The chains of the projectile hoist can be seen against the forward bulkhead beyond the rack with a capacity of 15 projectiles. The rack in the foreground has a capacity of 38 projectiles. Oil fuel hoses and sowed against the ship's side.

Object Details

ID: N66832
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