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 crew's and marines' 3G mess between 50 and 56 stations on 3 deck looking to starboard from the centreline at 54½ station showing the end of a triple tier bunk unit, an ironing board and a greatcoat locker on the left. the end of a triple tier bunk unit, a notice board and the stairs leading up to 2 deck are on the right. A folding table is on the starboard side and on the table are a waste bin, a can of Courage beer and an hot water urn. A vertical format negative.