On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside North Corner Jetty in Portsmouth Dockyard during her September 1968 to April 1970 refit. The photographer is in the steering gear compartment between 85 and 95 stations on 2 deck looking forward and to port from the starboard side at 87 station showing two starter panels, an emergency change over switch and connection box, an automatic emergency lantern, a fire extinguisher and a nest of drawers against the forward bulkhead. An empty wooden box is on the deck.