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 torpedo stowage compartment between 51½ and 54 stations on the starboard side of 1 deck looking forward showing two torpedo stocks, tie bars, portable rails, extension rails, trolley adaptors, depth charge connecting band securing rods and a wheel spanner against the forward bulkhead. Racks for the stowage of six torpedoes are against the starboard bulkhead and two torpedo trolleys are on the deck.