The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In No. 1 switchboard room between 45 and 46 stations on the starboard side of 3 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 No. 1 switchboard room between 45 and 46 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck looking to starboard showing the control and communications DC section switchboard against the forward bulkhead. Against the ship's side are four fuse panels above a wooden bench and cupboard. The control and communications AC section switchboard is against the aft bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N67556
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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