The Type 12 frigate HMS Londonderry (1958). In the enclosed bridge between 27½ and 31½ stations on 01 deck.
On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Londonderry (1958) alongside the fitting out berth at the West Cowes shipyard of John Samuel White & Co Ltd. The photographer is in the enclosed bridge between 27½ and 31½ stations on 01 deck looking forward and to port from the starboard side showing the captain's chair, the pelorus and two engine order transmitter receivers on a raised platform in the centre. On the right are three positions for signalmen and a cabinet containing the radio and A/S hazards board. Against the port forward bulkhead are the fleet disposition board, an electric fire, a telephone and a night signal box. In the left foreground are the hatch down to 1 deck, the chart table and a visual display unit fitted with a visor assembly.
Object Details
| ID: | N66806 |
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| Collection: | Historic Photographs |
| Type: | Sheet film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Londonderry (1958) |
| Date made: | Before 20 July 1960 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection |