The Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. In the mortar projectile compartment between 68 and 73 stations on the starboard side of 3 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 mortar projectile compartment between 68 and 73 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck looking aft showing the mortar projectile stowing racks on the right. Against the ship's side on the left are shelves for the stowage of demolition charges, cordtex, firing pistols, carts, grabs, fuses, joining bands, etc.

Object Details

ID: N68130
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