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 forward showing the mortar projectile stowing racks and the loading racks on the left. Against the ship's side on the rightt are shelves for the stowage of demolition charges, cordtex, firing pistols, carts, grabs, fuses, joining bands, etc. Three drums containing mortar muzzle covers are alongside the starboard shelves. A fire extinguisher is near the watertight door in the forward bulkhead.
Object Details
| ID: | N68131 |
|---|---|
| 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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