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 forecastle, forward 4.5 inch gun and bridge front.

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 looking aft and to starboard from the bow at 1 deck level showing the anchor cable arrangements, the twin headed capstan, the breakwater, the forward 4.5 inch gun mounting and the face of the superstructure. The ship's bell is on a pole fixed to the front of the breakwater and her badge is mounted above the enclosed bridge..

Object Details

ID: N69719
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