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 MRS.3 maintenance compartment and 978 radar office between 46½ and 48 stations on the port side of 01 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 MRS.3 maintenance compartment and 978 radar office between 46½ and 48 stations on the port side of 01 deck looking aft. On the left are the type 978 radar ship's head marker unit, the type 978 bearing resolver, a fuse panel and the low pressure air supply valves and gauge. On the right are the type 978 radar transmitter, receiver and on/off units. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N67733
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Eskimo (1961)
Date made: February 1963
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London