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 junior rates' dining hall between 50 and 56 stations on 2 deck looking to port and slightly aft showing tables and bench seats occupying the main space. The fan chamber bulkhead is on the left and fuse panels are against the aft bulkhead. Against the ship's side are three condiment cupboards, the ship's library bookcases, a framed photograph of Eileen Donan Castle, the trophy cupboard and a framed lakeside scene.