On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Ashanti (1959) alongside North Corner Jetty in Portsmouth Dockyard. The photographer is looking aft from 53 station on the port side of 01 deck showing the canvas covered GWS 21 Seacat missile launcher on the right and a whip aerial for the type 640 radio. The stairs lead up to the signal platform on 02 deck. On the forefunnel is the number 5, showing her allocation to the 5th Frigate Squadron. The ship is berthed starboard side to the jetty and a Leander class frigate is in the background. A vertical format negative.