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 in the crew's galley and preparing space between 45 and 50 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking to port from the starboard side at 49½ station showing the servery area. Against the aft bulkhead are a roasting oven, an hot cupboard, an automatic emergency lantern and a control panel. On the right are a grill, shallow fryer, deep fryer and hot cupboard by Moorwoods of Sheffield. In the centre is a stainless steel dresser with shelves under. The bain marie and servery roller shutter are on the port side.