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 forward showing operator's positions against the port side of the ship. The furthest two positions are each equipped with two B40 CAY units, the next position has a B41 CAZ unit and a B40 CAY unit, the fourth desk has a B40 CAY unit and a converter/comparator, the fifth desk has a teleprinter with a B41 CAZ unit and a B40 CAY unit above it,and the nearest desk has a teleprinter with a terminal set above. On the right is the radio intercept bay with a volume control unit, two telephones and a call switch box on it. Above is an E.A.l. aerial unit. Against the starboard bulkhead are a 618 unit, a CAS unit, a control circuit exchange unit,an automatic emergency lantern, a fire extinguisher and fuse panels. Against the forward bulkhead are the FM12 D/F position, a teleprinter, a Staybrite plate for Ormig, a telephone switchboard, bookcases, a bookrack and pigeon hole shelving.