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 on the port side of the flight deck at 60 station on 1 deck looking forward showing the hangar bulkhead at 57 station. the hangar door is partly open and a large tool chest is just inside the hangar. The flight directing officer's window is closed. A seamen is kneeling on the deck with his head between the guardrails. A vertical format negative.