On board the Type 12 frigate Lowestoft (1960) in No. 3 basin at Chatham Dockyard near the end of her modernisation which commenced 15 March 1968 and finished 31 May 1970. She was in the basin throughout May 1970. The photographer is in the junior rates' mess between 57 and 62½ stations on 3 deck looking forward from the centreline at 61½ station showing the stairs leading up to 2 deck. On the right is a curtained greatcoat hanging area with suitcase racks above it. On the left is a glazed notice board with a watch and quarter bill fixed to it. Suitcase racks and a kit locker are in the background. A vertical format negative.