On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at the Yarrow & Co Ltd shipyard at Scotstoun, Glasgow. In the directing gear compartment between 16 and 27 stations on 4 deck.

On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at the Yarrow & Co Ltd shipyard at Scotstoun, Glasgow. The photographer is in the directing gear compartment for hull outfit 15 (asdic type 170) between 16 and 27 stations on 4 deck looking forward and to port showing the asdic type 170 dome lowering and hoisting framework. An electric fire, a telephone, junction boxes and flexible hose stowage are against the port side of the ship. Against the forward bulkhead are detonator lockers.

Object Details

ID: N70032
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ashanti (1959)
Date made: November 1961
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 mm x 125 mm