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A slightly distant port near broadside view of the Royal Navy guided missile destroyer Kent (1961) off the Firth of Forth during exercise Sally Forth. (Roll film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The A/S type 162 fittings in the keel and the starboard side of the hull. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The monitor hydrophone in the housed position in the keel. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The pitometer log in the lowered position between 47 and 47¼ stations. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The asdic type 170 (hull outfit 19) dome in the housed position between 18 and 24 stations. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The twin rudders, single propeller, A bracket and shaft. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The main circulating outlet in the hull. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The twin rudders, single propeller, A bracket and shaft. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) in dry dock at Southampton. The asdic type 177 (hull outfit 18) dome in the raised position between 32 and 37 stations. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the scullery between 54¾ and 56 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 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 electronics maintenance room between 34 and 38½ 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 H switchboard room between 57½ and 60 stations on the port side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the engineers and ordnance workshop between 61¼ and 64 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 main passageway between 64 and 67 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 steering gear compartment between 85 and 95 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the asdic control room between 41 and 42¾ stations on the starboard side of 1 deck.. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the 4.5 inch magazine between 37 and 41 stations on 4 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the main wireless office and main signal office between 40 and 45 stations on the port side of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the enclosed bridge between 40 and 43½ stations on 01 deck.. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the junior rates' dining hall between 50 and 56 stations on 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. The forecastle from 23 station 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 operations room between 42 and 45½ stations on 1 deck.. (Sheet film negative)
The Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth at Woolston, Southampton. In the petty officer's bathroom and cleansing station between 65½ and 67 stations on the centreline of 2 deck. (Sheet film negative)
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