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 aft 4.5 inch magazine between 73½ and 75¾ stations on 3 deck looking to starboard and slightly aft from the door at 75 station. The two ammunition hoists are on the right with a large coil of electric cable between them. The rack for five drill shells is standing on end against the starboard bulkhead and a fresh water tank is above it. On the left are wooden racks for 4.5 inch shells and the back of the steel bottle racks for the cartridges. A vertical format negative.