The Type 12 frigate HMS Berwick (1959). On the flight beck between 57 and 71 stations on 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 on the flight deck between 57 and 71 stations on 1 deck looking aft from near deck level on the starboard side at 66 station showing the stowage fittings for the replenishment at sea (RAS) mast at the end of the flight deck extension. The RAS mast is not in position. In the foreground is a pair of bollards covered with a wooden seat. In the background berthed against the west wall of No. 3 basin is the Netherlands Navy frigate Isaac Sweers (1967), pendant F814, which is on a visit with the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT). The Berwick (1959) is berthed starboard side to No. 3 basin wall.

Object Details

ID: N67481
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Berwick (1959)
Date made: 1 - 12 March 1971
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection