On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside North Corner Jetty in Portsmouth Dockyard during her September 1968 to April 1970 refit. In the 4.5 inch magazine and shell room between 37 and 41 stations on the port side of 4 deck.

On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside North Corner Jetty in Portsmouth Dockyard during her September 1968 to April 1970 refit. The photographer is in the 4.5 inch magazine and shell room between 37 and 41 stations on the port side of 4 deck looking aft, to port and slightly down showing an ammunition hoist with the door open. Shell racks are against the aft bulkhead and bottle racks for cartridges are on the extreme left.

Object Details

ID: N70144
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ashanti (1959)
Date made: Before December 1969
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm x 72 mm