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 CPOs' and POs' dining hall between 50 and 54¾ stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward and slightly to port showing two tables set fore and aft and one table set athwartships. A stainless steel dresser with shelves under, two four slice electric toasters, a cupboard, a small locker and a clock reading 11.36 are against the forward bulkhead. Against the port bulkhead are a framed print of a Gurkha soldier, a loudspeaker and a framed print of a Gurkha lieutenant.