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. In the steering gear compartment between 85 and 95 stations on 2 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 in the steering gear compartment between 85 and 95 stations on 2 deck looking to starboard from 86 station on the port side. The steering gear, manufactured by John Hastie & Co Ltd of Greenock, serial H.G. 6804-5, is protected by a wire cage. Storage racks are against the side of the ship. Starter panels and a cable stowage bracket are against the forward bulkhead.

Object Details

ID: N69750
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