On board the Royal Fleet Auxiliary replenishment ship Black Rover (1973) in the North Atlantic during the NATO exercise Ocean Safari showing the stern of the guided missile destroyer Kent (1961).

On board the Royal Fleet Auxiliary replenishment ship Black Rover (1973) while under way in the North Atlantic during the NATO exercise Ocean Safari. The photographer is looking aft and to starboard from the starboard side of the bridge wing showing the quarterdeck of the guided missile destroyer Kent (1961) which is keeping station close alongside during a refuelling serial. Only the quarterdeck and part of the Seaslug missile launcher of the Kent can be seen on the left. On the horizon is the Royal Navy anti-submarine warfare aircraft carrier Hermes (1953).

Object Details

ID: PM8055/17
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wettern, Desmond Robert French
Vessels: Black Rover (1973); Kent (1961)
Date made: 14 October 1977
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wettern Collection
Measurements: Film length: 35 mm x 228 mm;Frame: 35 mm x 38 mm