On board the type 81 general purpose frigate HMS Nubian (1960) alongside the South Arm in Rosyth Dockyard prior to 25 March 1973. In the junior ratings and marines 3G mess between 50 and 56 stations on 3 deck.

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 crew's and marines' 3G mess between 50 and 56 stations on 3 deck looking aft on the port side at showing four triple tier bunk units against the ship's side and 15 kit lockers on the left. A tubular steel armchair is in the left foreground. A calendar for March 1973, supplied by James McElroy, printer of Castle Douglas, is taped to one of the kit lockers.