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 looking forward and slightly to port from the starboard side of 01 deck at 61 station showing the forefunnel, the foremast surmounted by the Type 965 AKE 1 radar aerial, the lattice mast supporting a Type 293Q radar cheese aerial, the MRS.3 director and the enclosed bridge. The logo of the Persian Gulf Squadron is on the funnel. A vertical format negative.