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 78 and 85 stations on 2 deck looking forward and to port from 84 station on the starboard side showing eight triple tier bunk settee units, three folding tables, four tubular steel chairs and 15 kit lockers. The hatch leading down to 3 deck and the stairs leading up to 1 deck are on the left.