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On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. The forecastle from 35 station on the port side of 1 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the midships fan chamber between 55 and 56 stations on the centreline of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the steering gear compartment between 85 and 95 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the machinery control room between 59 and 61½ stations on the centreline on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the metadyne compartment between 73 and 78 stations on the port side of 3 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In No. 3 amplifier compartment between 39 and 41 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on 4 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the crew's galley between 45 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. The aft 4.5 inch gun and the quarterdeck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In No. 1 switchboard room between 45 and 46 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the bridge wing between 43 and 45 station on the starboard side of 01 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the conversion machinery room between 45 and 48 stations on 4 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the chief petty officers' bathroom between 65½ and 67½ stations on the port side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the CPOs' mess between 68 and 73 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the guided missile and small arms magazine between 45 and 48 stations on the port side of 4 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the diesel generator compartment between 60½ and 65¼ stations on the port side of 1 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the combined radar office between 47 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the main passageway between 32 and 41 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the commanding officer's day cabin between 46¼ and 49½ stations on the starboard side of 1 deck. (Sheet film negative)
Gurkha (1960) (Technical drawing)
Tribal class frigate (Technical drawing)
Gurkha (1960) (Technical drawing)
Tribal class frigate (Technical drawing)
Gurkha (1960) (Technical drawing)
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