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 hangar between 72 and 75 stations on 1 deck looking to starboard showing the prominent lift operating chain gear. The refuelling position and ventilation system are against the forward bulkhead in the left foreground. A workbench equipped with a vice is in the forward starboard corner and three fire extinguishers and a fire main nozzle are by the bench. A cleansing locker and control panels for the lift machinery are against the starboard bulkhead. The stowage space for 16 torpedoes is on the right with a roller shutter covering it. Three fire extinguishers and two drums of foam liquid are by the torpedo stowage space.