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 in the junior ratings mess between 27 and 31 stations on the centreline of 3 deck looking forward and to port showing the recreation area. A table and seven chairs are in the centre. An electric fire, a Thermotank air conditioning unit, an automatic emergency lantern and a letter rack are against the port bulkhead. Mess lockers and kit lockers are against the forward bulkhead and stairs lead up to 2 deck.