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 hawser reel compartment between C and 5 stations on 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 in the hawser reel compartment between C and 5 stations on 2 deck looking forward and slightly to starboard showing three wire hawser reels on the centreline. Hanging against the starboard side are two coils of rope, each with a hook permanently attached at one end. Awning stanchions are stowed against the port side and another coil of rope is in the awning stowage area behind timber battens in the stem
Object Details
| ID: | N67706 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Sheet film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Eskimo (1961) |
| Date made: | February 1963 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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