On board the County class guided missile destroyer London (1961) alongside the fitting out berth at the Neptune Works of Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd at Wallsend-on-Tyne. The ship is berthed starboard side to the quay. The photographer is in the C.P.Os and P.Os dining hall between 136 and 144 stations on 1 deck looking to port and slightly aft in the forward space showing the servery and lowerator plate dispensers on the right. Two tables are set with cutlery and condiments. An automatic emergency lantern and a condiment cupboard are against the port bulkhead. Two loudspeakers and a wooden drawer and shelf unit are against the aft bulkhead.