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 standing at 60½ station on the starboard side of 1 deck looking forward and to starboard showing the 27 feet motor whaler in its davits between 55½ and 60 stations. On a deck cradle under the whaler is a 14 feet RNSA sailing dinghy. An aluminium extending ladder and the dinghy's mast and sails are stowed under the deckhead.