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 bridge wing on the starboard side of 01 deck between 43 and 45 stations looking forward from 45 station. On the left are a deck and dry locker and the watertight door to the enclosed bridge. The signalman's viewing platform with lantern stowage boxes under is against the forward screen. Two broadcast loudspeakers, a telephone, two microphones, an azimuth repeater and the starboard bowlight access doors are on the right.