On board the Type 81 general purpose frigate Eskimo (1961) in No. 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard during her 1971-1974 modernisation. The photographer is looking forward from 24 station on the starboard side of 1 deck showing the starboard drum of the twin headed electric capstan on the left. The wooden bollard cover has been moved to reveal the bollard. Three Royal Marines are working near the bow. The union flag is at the jackstaff. The ship is berthed port side to the south wall of the basin and ahead of her is a Type 61 aircraft direction frigate. Another type 61 frigate is alongside the west wall of the basin.