The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the guided missile and small arms magazine between 45 and 48 stations on the port side of 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 guided missile and small arms magazine between 45 and 48 stations on the port side of 4 deck looking forward and slightly to port showing the battened shelving against the ship's side for the stowage of grenades, 2" mortar bombs, mortar tubes, 0.303", 7.62mm and 9mm cartridges, bren gun magazines and a spare battery. The centre of the space is for the stowage of Seacat missiles and a missile lifting cage is on the right.
Object Details
| ID: | N67598 |
|---|---|
| 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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