The belfry on the quarterdeck of the battleship Vanguard (1944)

The belfry on the quarterdeck of the battleship Vanguard (1944) viewed from just to port of the centre line looking aft. Two decorative lanterns are suspended from iron brackets on either side of the tripod frame supporting the ship's bell. The control tower of No. 11 bofors gun mounting is in the background with the ship's Battle Honours Board fixed to it.

Object details

ID: P47362
Type: Negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Vanguard (1944)
Date made: circa January 1947
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 89 mm x 120 mm