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
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