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 ship's and supply office between 32½ and 35½ stations on the port side of 3 deck looking forward and to port showing desks against the forward bulkhead and the ship's side. Shelves are against the forward bulkhead. A Thermotank air conditioning unit and a noticeboard are against the ship's side. A Twinlock Crystalfile carton, a typing tray an out tray and an open ring binder are on the desk on the left.