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 Seaslug missile transmitting station annexe between 140 and 148 stations on 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 Seaslug missile transmitting station annexe between 140 and 148 stations on 3 deck looking forward and to starboard from 146 station on the port side showing a large console against the forward bulkhead next to the arched opening leading to the telemetry compartment. In the right foreground are a two drawer filing cabinet and a row of electronic cabinets. The power distribution assembly AD unit comprising the power supply and distribution section manufactured by Aish & Co Ltd of Poole, the radar section and two other sections is in the centre.

Object Details

ID: N68917
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