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 propeller shaft and eddy plates.

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 on the floor of the dock to starboard of the keel blocks looking to port and slightly aft showing the propeller shaft and eddy plates between 76 and 80 stations. A man is pointing to the eddy plates and a three feet scale stick is fixed to them.

Object Details

ID: N69681
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