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 technical office between 72 and 81 stations on the port side of 3 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 technical office between 72 and 81 stations on the port side of 3 deck looking into the end of the office. Desks with drawers under and noticeboards over are on all three sides Two small bookshelves are in the corners and a four drawer filing cabinet is in the centre of the space. A missile stowage fire detection system junction box is against the bulkhead. For another view in this office see negative number N68732.

Object Details

ID: N68873
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