The Type 12 frigate HMS Berwick (1959). In the torpedo stowage compartment between 51¾ and 54¼ stations on the starboard side of 1 deck.

On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Berwick (1959) alongside the south wall in No.3 basin at Chatham Dockyard, near the end of her modernization which commenced 4 December 1967 and completed 4 June 1971. The photographer is in the torpedo stowage compartment between 51¾ and 54¼ stations on the starboard side of 1 deck looking aft and to starboard from 52 station showing torpedo stowage cradles and a locker for fitted depth charge pistols and unfitted primers against the starboard bulkhead. Against the aft bulkhead are fittings for stowing steadying lines, a wheel spanner, a fire extinguisher and a ramp plate. The door to the compartment is on the right.

Object Details

ID: N67153
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Berwick (1959)
Date made: February - 12 March 1971
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection