The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In an officer's cabin between 43½ and 48 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 an officer's cabin (possibly No. 4 cabin) between 43½ and 48 stations on the port side of 1 deck looking to port showing a bed-settee under a scuttle. Cupboards are at high level against the ship's side. A wardrobe and secretaire unit are against the aft bulkhead. A ledger rack with a key cabinet above it are against the forward bulkhead and an easy chair is in the foreground.
Object Details
| ID: | N67565 |
|---|---|
| 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 |