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 aft on the starboard side showing a row of four tables with bench seats and condiment cupboards are against the bulkhead above each table. A double cupboard unit is on the right. An automatic emergency lantern is alongside the open door at 157 station.