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 to starboard and aft from next to the servery. Two tables are laid with cutlery and condiments. A cold water dispenser is on the left. Against the aft bulkhead are a four slice electric toaster, two loudspeakers and a plate storage unit. Against the starboard bulkhead are a condiment cupboard, a fire extinguisher, four fire extinguisher cartridges in a rack and an automatic emergency lantern. The door in the bulkhead is marked OUT.
Object Details
| ID: | N68757 |
|---|---|
| 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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