Exterior close-up of the hull, probably taken from the quayside. The area of the ship shown is uncertain, but may be on the starboard side in the vicinity of area 'R' (frames 137 to 146). A number of workmen are in the picture, as is a ladder and scramble nets in place to allow access to the exterior of the ship.

This is part of a series of photographs taken during the final stages of HMS Ark Royal's last major refit which was completed in 1970. The location references are derived from the deck plans in the latest edition of the ship's NBCD book.