The Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. The forecastle looking forward from 24 station on the starboard side of 1 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 forward and to port from 24 station on the starboard side of 1 deck showing the twin headed electric capstan and the anchor cable arrangements. A Royal Marine is working near the port deck edge. The ship is berthed port side to the south wall of the basin.

Object Details

ID: N67826
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