On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Nubian (1960) alongside the South Arm in Rosyth Dockyard prior to 25 March 1973. The photographer is in the junior ratings and marines 3G mess between 50 and 56 stations on 3 deck looking forward on the starboard side showing a double tier bunk unit above two kit lockers, a triple tier bunk unit and two greatcoat lockers with a suitcase locker above on the right. A marine's helmet is on top of the suitcase locker. A poster of Lennie (The Boy) Edwards and a pin-up from a magazine are fixed to the greatcoat lockers. An automatic emergency lantern, a mirror, a greatcoat locker, three helmet lockers and two triple tier bunk units are on the left. A tubular steel chair, a picture of Glasgow Rangers football team, a pin up picture, a squeegee mop and a loudspeaker are against the forward bulkhead.