The Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. In the P.O's mess between 73 and 78 stations on the starboard side of 2 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 P.O's mess between 73 and 77 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward and to starboard showing a settee bench against the starboard bulkhead. Above the settee is a plaque depicting "Piston Broke" and a noticeboard. Between the settee and the access to the sleeping area are a shelf with a mirror above, an automatic emergency lantern and coat hooks. The forward partition has lift out panels and a curtain covers the access to the sleeping area.

Object Details

ID: N68041
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
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