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 awning store between 13 and 26 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking forward showing awnings and bolted timbers on shelves against the ship's side. The caged capstan machinery space is on the left and an acousti booth and an automatic emergency lantern are against the forward bulkhead. A vertical format negative.