The Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) alongside the fitting out berth of J Samuel White & Co Ltd at West Cowes, Isle of Wight. In the main passageway between 56 and 64 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck.

On board the Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) alongside the fitting out berth of J Samuel White & Co Ltd at West Cowes, Isle of Wight. The photographer is standing in the main passageway between 56 and 64 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking aft from 56 station. On the left are the door to the transmitter room, the door to the combined technical office and the door to the engineer's and ordnance workshop. On the right are a hose rack and basket, four 5 gallon drums of standard foam compound, a transformer, two boat winch contactor panels, a starter, an air filtration unit, the main keyboard and the door to the primary steering position. The watertight door at 64 station is open. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N67675
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Eskimo (1961)
Date made: February 1963
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London