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 naval store between 8 and 12½ stations on 3 deck looking to starboard and slightly aft in the forward end showing the storekeeper's desk with pigeon holes and a sliding door cupboard above it. An electric fire and a telephone are on the left. A vertical format negative.