The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on 4 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 auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on 4 deck looking aft from 42 station on the port side showing the main diesel generator on the left. Control and starter panels are against the aft bulkhead. A compressor, two circulating water pumps and another compressor are on the right. Two water coolers and stowage for gas bottles are against the ship's side.
Object Details
| ID: | N67552 |
|---|---|
| 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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