The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) alongside the Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd fitting out berth at Linthouse, Glasgow during the final stages of building prior to 16 April 1964. The GWS 21 Seacat missile launcher and director between 47 and 65 stations on the port side of 01 deck.

The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) alongside the Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd fitting out berth at Linthouse, Glasgow during the final stages of building prior to 16 April 1964. The photographer is on the port side of 01 deck at 47 station looking aft showing the GWS21 Seacat missile launcher, the 25 feet motor cutter in its davits and the close range blind fire director. Two loudspeakers are above the door to the launcher crew's shelter on the left.

Object Details

ID: N69709
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Zulu (1962)
Date made: Before 16 April 1964
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 100 mm x 125 mm
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