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 primary steering position between 61 and 62½ stations to starboard of the centreline on 2 deck looking aft and to port from the door showing the steering standard with the engine and revolution transmitter in the foreground. A backrest and hinged seat are against the aft bulkhead. Two loudspeakers and 3 junction boxes are on the right. A vertical format negative.