On board the Type 12 general purpose frigate Plymouth (1959) alongside the south side of number 3 basin in Chatham Dockyard at the end of a modernization which commenced in August 1966. The ship is berthed starboard side to the quay. The photographer is on the starboard side of the quarterdeck (2 deck) looking to port showing the helicopter fire fighting equipment between 71 and 72 stations on the port side. The equipment includes a fire main, a fire hose nozzle, a chemical foam storage locker and a fire hose basket. The stairs up to the port flight deck extension are on the left. A vertical format negative.