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 laundry between 178 and 188½ 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 laundry between 178 and 188½ stations on 3 deck showing an Amazon drying tumbler manufactured by James Armstrong & Co Ltd of London and a washing machine on the left. A soap and soda boiler and an hydro evacuator (spin dryer) are on the right. A starter panel manufactured by Allen West & Co Ltd of Brighton is against the bulkhead. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N68932
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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