The Type 12 frigate HMS Berwick (1959). A starboard quarter view taken from the quayside.

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 looking forward and to port from the quayside showing the stern, quarterdeck, hangar and GWS 20 Seacat launcher deck. Her pendant number is F115. The frigate Phoebe (1964) is alongside the north wall of the basin while undergoing a refit and maintenance period.

Object Details

ID: N67504
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Berwick (1959); Phoebe (1964)
Date made: 1-12 March 1971
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection