On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Lowestoft (1960) alongside the fitting out berth of Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd at Linthouse, Glasgow. The photographer is in the marine engineers' mess between 57 and 62½ stations on 3 deck looking forward and to port from the port side of the centreline showing double bunk berths against the port side of the ship with a hammock stowage bin in the corner. Greatcoat and suitcase lockers and a large air conditioning unit are against the forward bulkhead. Kit lockers and a refrigerator are in the centre of the mess on the right. Three mess tables with stools on either side take up much of the deck space. A mirror and an electric fire are fitted to a pillar.