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Alexander Hall & Co Ltd
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The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) in No. 2 dry dock at Govan, Glasgow in December 1963 during the final stages of building. The hull outfit 5A sword between 7 and 8 stations in the keel. (Sheet film negative)
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 paint room and inflammables store between 10 and 16 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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 gyro compass room between 47¼ and 48½ stations on the centreline of 3 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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 provision room between 73 and 75 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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 crew's W.Cs between 22½ and 32 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) in No. 2 dry dock at Govan, Glasgow in December 1963 during the final stages of building. The stabiliser in the working position at 54 station on the starboard side of the hull. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the forward torpedo compartment between 16 and 34 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the main generator room between 77 and 92 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the forward torpedo compartment between 16 and 34 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at the Yarrow & Co Ltd shipyard at Scotstoun, Glasgow. In the scullery between 54¾ and 56 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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 junior rates dining hall between 50 and 56 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the main generator room between 77 and 92 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at the Yarrow & Co Ltd shipyard at Scotstoun, Glasgow. In the hawser reel compartment between C and 5 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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 auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on the port side of 4 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the aft auxiliary machinery and gland space (thrust block compartment) between 103 and 107 stations below the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the main motor room between 92 and 103 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at the Yarrow & Co Ltd shipyard at Scotstoun, Glasgow. In the passageway between 56 and 64 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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. (Sheet film negative)
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 crew's galley and preapration space between 45 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the forward control room passage between 56 and 58½ stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the forward torpedo compartment between 16 and 34 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
The type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Zulu (1962) in No. 2 dry dock at Govan, Glasgow in December 1963 during the final stages of building. The cone plates at the forward end of the 'A' bracket. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the main generator room between 77 and 92 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
On board the submarine Walrus (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at Scott's Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd shipyard at Greenock, on the Clyde. In the aft control room passage between 69 and 77 stations on the main flat. (Sheet film negative)
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