The Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. In the enclosed bridge between 40 and 43½ stations on 01 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 in the enclosed bridge between 40 and 43½ stations on 01 deck looking forward and slightly to starboard from just to port of the centreline at 43 station showing the forward extension. A Rev Table unit set to show Table One is on the left of the pelorus. To the right of the pelorus are a rudder indicator, a pitometer log register, a stabiliser unit, a wind speed and direction indication, a fire control box and a gun range indicator. The captain's high chair is in the foreground. The heavy repair ship Triumph (1944) can be seen through the bridge windows, laid up against the north wall of No. 3 basin. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
ID: | N67783 |
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Type: | Roll film negative |
Display location: | Not on display |
Vessels: | Eskimo (1961); Triumph (1944) |
Date made: | December 1973 - 3 January 1974 |
Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |