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 mortar handing room between 68 and 72 stations on the starboard side of 1 deck looking forward and slightly to port showing the 60 volt battery stowage at the aft end of the mortar loading rack with the power rammers in the centre. The pump motor is on deck on the right. Two starters are against the forward bulkhead.