On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside the fitting out berth at the Yarrow & Co Ltd shipyard at Scotstoun, Glasgow. The photographer is in the Limbo mortar projectile compartment between 68 and 73 stations on the starboard side of 3 deck looking forward showing the mortar projectile storage racks on the left. On the right against the ship's side are the storage shelves for demolition charges, cordtex, mortar cart grabs, fuses, etc., and the three spaces for drums of muzzle covers. A fire extinguisher is by the side of the open door in the forward bulkhead.