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 passage between 148 and 163 stations on the port side of 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 the passage between 148 and 163 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking forward showing an automatic emergency lantern, two canvas covered cable stowage brackets and a fire extinguisher against the ship's side. Various electrical panels, stairs leading up to 1 deck, an automatic emergency lantern and the door into the side Seaslug magazine are against the inboard bulkhead. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N68825
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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