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 aft and to port showing two tables, six chairs, a triple tier bunk unit, six kit lockers and an S.R.E. (sound reproduction equipment) loudspeaker.