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. Looking aft on the port side of 01 deck at 45 station.

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 on the port side of 01 deck at 45 station looking aft showing the 3 inch rocket ready use locker and the canvas covered Corvus 3 inch rocket launcher. The Ashanti's forefunnel has a black half-leader band on it. The ship is berthed starboard side to the jetty. The bow of the aircraft carrier Hermes (1953) is in the background. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N70395
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ashanti (1959); Hermes (1953)
Date made: Before December 1969
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 78 mm x 62 mm