On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the asdic control room between 41 and 42¾ stations on the starboard side of 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 asdic control room between 41 and 42¾ stations on the starboard side of 1 deck looking to port and forward. The senior officer's chair is on a raised platform with an asdic console, the main starter panel and a playback unit behind it. The three position on the right against the starboard side of the ship are the centre generator, range and depth consoles. The three chairs on the left are in front of consoles R, S and T.
Object Details
| ID: | N67526 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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