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 seamen's mess between 41 and 45 stations on 3 deck looking forward and to starboard from 45 station on the port side showing six triple tier bunk settee units, four folding tables, five tubular steel chairs, 21 kit lockers, three tunic lockers, suitcase racks, two mirrors, a litter bin and an automatic emergency lantern.