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 on the starboard side of 01 deck at 56 station looking forward showing the canvas covered GWS 21 Seacat missile launcher and a whip aerial for the type 640 radio on the right. The 3 inch rocket launcher position is further forward. The stairs lead up to the signal platform on 02 deck and the watertight door into the citadel is open. The ship is berthed starboard side to the jetty.