The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the 40 mm magazine between 50 and 54 stations to port of the centreline on 01 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 40 mm magazine between 50 and 54 stations to port of the centreline on 01deck looking aft showing the battened shelving for the stowage of 103 boxes of 40 mm, 60 calibre type N17 shells. Against the aft bulkhead is the rack for the stowage of five boxes of 2 inch rocket motors. The contents and stowage index boards are mounted on the end of the starboard rack. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
| ID: | N67601 |
|---|---|
| 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 |