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 the ship's funnels between 47 and 65 stations on the starboard 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 starboard side of 01 deck at 47 station looking aft showing the GWS21 Seacat missile launcher. Two loudspeakers above the door to the Seacat launcher crew's shelter. The dhow badge on the forward funnel indicates her proposed service in the Persian Gulf. The premises of British Gypsum Limited are in the background on the left.

Object Details

ID: N69711
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