The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the diving gear store between 77¼ and 78 stations on the port side of 2 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 diving gear store between 77¼ and 78 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking to port from the doorway showing the SABA (supplied air breathing apparatus) charging panel on the left above a bench with pigeon hole shelving in the corner. A covered sink and cupboards are against the forward bulkhead. Open shelves and a hanging rail are under the deckhead. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N67629
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