The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the commanding officer's day cabin between 46¼ and 49½ 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 commanding officer's day cabin between 46¼ and 49½ stations on the starboard side of 1 deck looking forward and to starboard showing a table on the left and a desk on the right. An electric fire with club fender is on the starboard side between two scuttles. Three upholstered chairs, a sideboard and a bookcase above a drinks cabinet can also be seen. The door to his sleeping cabin is in the forward bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N67561
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