On board the Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) alongside the fitting out berth of J Samuel White & Co Ltd at West Cowes, Isle of Wight. The photographer is on top of the enclosed bridge at 40 station on 02 deck looking forward showing the forward 4.5 inch gun and the forecastle. The top of the replenishment at sea tripod is in the foreground. The chain ferry is in midstream on the Medina river crossing from east to west. In the left background are two motor coasters owned by the Island Transport Co Ltd of Cowes. One is the Arreton (1916), formerly the Admiralty X-lighter X211, and the other has a name ending ..alfleet.