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 main communications office between 41 and 45 stations on the port side of 2 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 main communications office between 41 and 45 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking forward from the aft end showing teleprinter bays and a work desk against the ship's side. Desk positions are on the starboard side of the office. The control circuit exchange unit and a desk with a typewriter on it and two B40/B41 receivers above it are against the forward bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N70359
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