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 launcher electrical gear compartment between 173 and 178 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 Seaslug missile launcher electrical gear compartment between 173 and 178 stations on the port side of 3 deck looking to port from the starboard side showing a firing control rectifier manufactured by Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co Ltd and a firing rectifier manufactured by Crypton Equipment Ltd. On the left is an hand/power safety unit, assembly E, outfit E, against the launcher well bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N68924
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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