The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the 4.5 inch magazine between 73½ and 75½ stations on 3 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 73½ and 75½ stations on 3 deck looking to starboard from 75¼ station showing the door to the compartment on the right with the two ammunition hoists in an alcove beyond it. Against the starboard bulkhead are a rack for five drill shells, a fire extinguisher, a contents board and a stowage index board. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N67597
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