The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the conversion machinery room between 45 and 48 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 conversion machinery room between 45 and 48 stations on 4 deck looking forward and to starboard from near the centreline at 47½ station. The pitometer log tube and a small motor generator with a voltage regulator above it are on the left. Two large motor generators are in the centre of the room. A contactor panel and starter panel are against the forward bulkhead. Against the ship's side are two searchlight rectifiers and two 5 KW 24V rectifiers.
Object Details
| ID: | N67555 |
|---|---|
| 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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