The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the mortar handing room between 68 and 72 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 mortar handing room between 68 and 72 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward showing the mortar loading racks and power rammers on the left. The oil tank, pump and pump motor are on the right and starter panels are against the forward bulkhead.
Object Details
| ID: | N67585 |
|---|---|
| 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 |