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 sickbay between 42½ and 44 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking to port showing the operating table in the centre with two hanging costs beyond it. Against the forward bulkhead are an equipment cupboard No. 1 with poison cupboard no. 1 above it and a refrigerator next to it. Against the aft bulkhead are the surgeon's desk, a telephone, book rack, bookcases and an automatic emergency lantern.