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 auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on 4 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 auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on 4 deck looking forward and to starboard from the port side at 44½ station showing the diesel generator in the centre of the compartment. The control section of the switchboard is against the forward bulkhead. The diesel driven air compressor is on the right.

Object Details

ID: N67725
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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