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 A gun bay between 24 and 34 stations on 2 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 A gun bay between 24 and 34 stations on 2 deck. A Cocksedge & Co Ltd ammunition hoist unit, two rectifiers and a ready use cartridge locker are against the outer bulkhead. The central support is on the right with the loading rails encircling it. A load indicator box for general service pump motor and a voice pipe are mounted on the central support.

Object Details

ID: N68770
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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