The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the directing gear compartment and T.A.S. (torpedo anti-submarine) store between 16 and 27 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 directing gear compartmentand T.A.S. (torpedo anti-submarine) store between 16 and 27 stations on 4 deck looking forward and to starboard from the port side at 25½ station showing the Hull Outfit 15 Type 170B asdic in its hoisting and lowering frame. Two Laurence Scott & Electromotors Ltd units, a resistance above a starter, are mounted on the face of the hoisting frame. On the right is a fresh water circulating pump.

Object Details

ID: N67604
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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