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 dining hall between 52½ and 57 stations on the starboard side of 2 deck looking to port and forward showing two table with bench seats. On the left are a cupboard and a cold water dispenser. Against the port bulkhead are a Thermotank air conditioning unit, a fire extinguisher and an automatic emergency lantern. The door to the hall is open showing the passageway beyond.