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 forward G.W.S. 21 Seacat ready use missile magazine between 50 and 52½ stations on the centreline of 01 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 forward G.W.S. 21 Seacat ready use missile magazine between 50 and 52½ stations on the centreline of 01 deck looking to starboard from the port door showing a Seacat missile on its spigot. A bucket, paint pot and paint brush and other items are on the deck. A coil of rope is hanging against the starboard bulkhead.
Object Details
| ID: | N70284 |
|---|---|
| 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 73 mm |