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 transmitting station annexe between 45 and 50 stations on the port side of 3 deck looking aft and to port showing the gyro stabiliser on the left with an Admiralty pattern maintenance console next to it. On the right is a deck mounted fan and cooler unit. Against the ship's side are a telephone and a wooden bench with a drawer and cupboard below and a microphone unit and stowage box above.