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 mortar projectile compartment between 68 and 73 stations on the starboard side of 3 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 mortar projectile compartment between 68 and 73 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck looking forward. Shelves for demolition charges, cordtex, mortar carts, grabs and fuses are against the ship's side. Three chest lockers and two drums containing muzzle covers are on the deck. A fire extinguisher is mounted near the door. On the left are the projectile stowage rack, the loading rack and the hoist up to 1 deck. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
ID: | N67711 |
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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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