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 electronics maintenance room between 34 and 38½ stations on the port 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 in the electronics maintenance room between 34 and 38½ stations on the port side of 2 deck looking forward showing a joint warfare test rack with cupboards and drawers over and a wooden cupboard alongside in the corner against the starboard bulkhead. On the right are an automatic emergency lantern and a CO² fire extinguisher. Against the ship's side is a long work bench with cupboards, drawers and an amplifier assembly under. A key cabinet, cupboards and four supply boxes are against the forward bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N67720
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Eskimo (1961)
Date made: February 1963
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London