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 forward from 61 station on the port side 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 on the port side of 01 deck at 61 station looking forward showing the top of the motor cutter davits in the foreground, a whip aerial for the type 640 radio and the canvas covered GWS 21 Seacat missile launcher on the left. A flare locker is on the right and the forefunnel has a black half leader band on it. The top of the mainmast is out of the picture. The ship is berthed starboard side to the jetty.

Object Details

ID: N70400
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 76 mm