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 standing on the bow looking aft showing the anchor cable arrangements, 4.5 inch gun, superstructure and mast. She has single 20 mm oerlikon guns on either side of the enclosed bridge. The starboard bow of the aircraft carrier Hermes (1953) can be seen berthed on Middle Slip Jetty. A vertical format negative.