The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) in No. 2 dry dock at Govan, Glasgow in December 1963 during the final stages of building. The hull outfit 18 (type 177) search asdic between 32 and 37 stations in the keel.

The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) in No. 2 dry dock at Govan, Glasgow in December 1963 during the final stages of building. The photographer is looking to port from the starboard side of the keel blocks showing the hull outfit 18 (type 177) search asdic between 32 and 37 stations in the keel. The dome is not fitted, a man is standing by sensor frame and a scale stick is fixed to the frame. A wooden packing case is on the floor of the dock.

Object Details

ID: N69655
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Zulu (1962)
Date made: 16-26 December 1963
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 mm x 125 mm