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 rates mess between 27 and 31 stations on the centreline of 3 deck looking forward and to starboard showing the stairs up to 2 deck. A clock reading 11.34, a fire main, two fire extinguishers, a fire hose basket and two fuse panels are against the forward bulkhead. A triple tier bunk unit is on the right. A vertical format negative.