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 ships and supply office between 32½ and 35½ stations on the port side of 3 deck looking aft and to port showing a double pedestal desk with a cupboard and pigeon hole shelves above. On the desk are a telephone, a piece of carpet, a rubber stamp, an hole punch and a bottle Skrip paste. A combination safe and a bookshelf are against the ship's side. A vertical format negative.