The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the 4.5 inch magazine between 37 and 41 stations on 4 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 4.5 inch magazine between 37 and 41 stations on 4 deck looking to port and slightly aft showing the shell hoist on the left and the cartridge hoist on the right. Against the port side are timber racks for 12 boxes of VT fuses. Against the aft bulkhead are racks for H.E. plugged shells. The magazine contents board and a fire extinguisher are on the left. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
| ID: | N67594 |
|---|---|
| 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 |