Exterior close-up of the hull, probably taken from the quayside. The area of the ship shown is on the starboard side in the vicinity of frames 158 to 146). Scramble nets are rigged to allow workmen 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.