On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the electronic warfare office between 42 and 43 stations on the port 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 electronic warfare office between 42 and 43 stations on the port side of 1 deck looking to port and slightly aft showing desks against the aft bulkhead. On the desks are a C.U. No. 4 intercept bay unit, a B40 CAY receiver, a morse key, an exchange unit and a U.A.3 unit. A fuse panel, telephones and a combination safe are against the forward bulkhead. An electronic warfare state board, a microphone and a control power supply crystal protection unit are against the ship's side.

Object Details

ID: N67535
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