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 23 and 27 stations on the centreline of 3 deck looking to port at the aft end showing the stairs up to 2 deck with a fire extinguisher near them. Two chairs, various lockers and suitcase racks are against the aft bulkhead. Kit lockers, a notice board and a clock reading 11.28 are on the right. Triple tier bunk units are in the background. A vertical format negative.