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 the C.P.Os and P.Os dining hall between 136 and 144 stations on 1 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 the C.P.Os and P.Os dining hall between 136 and 144 stations on 1 deck looking aft and to port from the starboard forward corner. Two tables are laid with cutlery and condiments. Against the bulkhead on the right are a condiment cupboard and a plates and tumblers cupboard. A cold water dispenser is against the corner of the bulkhead. Against the aft bulkhead are a four slice electric toaster, two loudspeakers and a plate storage unit.

Object Details

ID: N68756
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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