On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the operations room between 42 and 45½ stations on 1 deck..
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth of John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd at Woolston, Southampton. The photographer is in the operations room between 42 and 45½ stations on 1 deck looking to starboard and aft from the port side at 42½ station. The Mark V 4.5 inch gun console is in the foreground. The commanding officer's high chair is in the centre with his visual display unit facing the chair and stairs leading up to 01 deck next to it. On either side of the commanding officer's VDU are plotting tables. Against the forward bulkhead are the three signalmen's positions.
Object Details
| ID: | N67524 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Historic Photographs |
| Type: | Sheet film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Gurkha (1960) |
| Date made: | Before 13 February 1963 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.