The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the crew's galley between 45 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 2 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 crew's galley between 45 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking aft and to port. Against the aft bulkhead are a boiling copper, steaming and roasting ovens, an hot cupboard and a serving hatch. A dresser unit with shelves is on the right. The servery roller shutter in the port bulkhead is closed.

Object Details

ID: N67568
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