The Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. The signal flag locker at 50 station on the centreline of 02 deck.

On board the Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. The photographer is looking aft and slightly to port from 49 station on the starboard side of 02 deck showing the signal flag locker on the centreline at 50 station. The canvas front of the locker is partially raised to show the signal flags in their pigeon holes. The ship is berthed port side to the quay.

Object Details

ID: N67770
Type: Roll film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Eskimo (1961)
Date made: December 1973 - 3 January 1974
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London