On board the County class guided missile destroyer London (1961) alongside the fitting out berth at the Neptune works of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd at Wallsend-on-Tyne. In B gun bay between 41 and 49 stations on the centreline on1 deck.
On board the County class guided missile destroyer London (1961) alongside the fitting out berth at the Neptune Works of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd at Wallsend-on-Tyne. The ship is berthed starboard side to the quay. The photographer is in B gun bay between 41 and 49 stations on the centreline on 1 deck. An ammunition hoist unit manufactured by Cocksedge & Co Ltd, an automatic emergency lantern and a fire extinguisher are against the outer bulkhead. Above the loading rails on the central column is a Laurence Scott & Electromotors Ltd starter.
Object Details
| ID: | N68711 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Sheet film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | London (1961) |
| Date made: | Before 14 November 1963 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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