The Type 12 frigate HMS Berwick (1959). In the main passageway between 49 and 63 stations on 2 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 main passageway (known as the Burma Road) between 49 and 63 stations on 2 deck looking to port from 57½ station showing three fan starter panels, three emergency changeover switch and connection boxes, a fire hose basket, two fire extinguishers, a portable power supply unit, a fire hose nozzle, a cable reel and a portable generator. The guard chain in the foreground is protecting a hatch leading down to 3 deck.

Object Details

ID: N67465
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
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