On board the Type 81 frigate Gurkha (1960) alongside the fitting out berth of John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd at Woolston, Southampton. The photographer is in the operations room between 42 and 45½ stations on 1 deck looking to starboard and aft from the port side at 42½ station. The Mark V 4.5 inch gun console is in the foreground. The commanding officer's high chair is in the centre with his visual display unit facing the chair and stairs leading up to 01 deck next to it. On either side of the commanding officer's VDU are plotting tables. Against the forward bulkhead are the three signalmen's positions.