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 main wireless office and main signal office between 41 and 45 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking aft showing operator's positions against the port side of the ship. The nearest position is equipped with a B41 CAZ unit and a B40 CAY unit, the next desk has a B40 CAY unit and a converter/comparator, the third desk has a teleprinter with a B41 CAZ unit and a B40 CAY unit above it, the fourth desk has a teleprinter with a terminal set above and the end desk has a TP12 teleprinter with perforator and a transceiver and rectifier above it. On the left is a two seat bench with a 618 unit, a CAS unit and a control circuit exchange unit above. Against the aft bulkhead are a CUJ 692 unit in the port corner, a CUJ/2 and test rack unit next to it, a CUJ/2 and E.A.H. unit and a CUJ/3 and E.A.K. A transmitter state board is in the starboard aft corner.