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 auxiliary machinery compartment between 41 and 45 stations on 4 deck looking aft from 42 station on the port side showing the main diesel generator on the left. Control and starter panels are against the aft bulkhead. A compressor, two circulating water pumps and another compressor are on the right. Two water coolers and stowage for gas bottles are against the ship's side.