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 forward 4.5 inch gun mounting on the forecastle.

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 21 station on the port side of 1 deck showing the breakwater, the forward Mark V 4.5 inch gun mounting, the face of the superstructure, the MRS 3 director the radar mast and the mainmast. The ship's badge is mounted above the enclosed bridge. The top of the mainmast is out of the picture.

Object Details

ID: N69723
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