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 from the helicopter flight deck at 75 station 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 looking aft from 75 station on the helicopter flight deck on the centreline of 01 deck showing the aft 4.5 inch gun mount and the type 199 variable depth sonar with its two topping winches and single towing winch. The ship is berthed starboard side to the jetty. The commando carrier Albion (1947) is berthed on Middle Slip Jetty and her starboard bow is in the background.

Object Details

ID: N70409
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ashanti (1959); Albion (1947)
Date made: Before December 1969
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm x 76 mm