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 machinery control room between 59 and 61 stations on the centreline of 2 deck looking forward and to starboard from the door showing the machinery control console and the two operators' positions. The clock in the panel is reading 11.45. On the right is the log keeper's desk with its telephone and switchboard.