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 regulating office between 54½ and 56 stations on the port side of 2 deck looking to port showing a bunk unit on the right with a thermotank air conditioning unit above it and a wash basin with toiletries cabinet alongside. Some naval pay and identity books are on the bunk. On the left is the desk of MAA R G Bennett and amongst the papers on the desk is a manual titled "Royal Naval Regulating School HMS Excellent. Regulating Staff Guide to Framing of Charges B.R.11 and Investigation of Offences QR Chapter 19" glass fronted cupboards and a shelf are above the desk and against the ship's side is an "Articles of War" notice. A vertical format negative.