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 crew's dining hall between 144 and 157 stations on 1 deck looking to port from the starboard forward corner. On the right are two automatic emergency lanterns, a clock, a loudspeaker and a cupboard. On the left are a table and bench seat with a condiment cupboard above it, a double cupboard unit, two tables with bench seats, a cold water dispenser and a tea and coffee making facility.