The image is a black and white photograph of a large ship sailing on the water. The ship appears to be a passenger liner, as there are several large smokestacks on the deck and a large crane on the right side of the ship. The crane is lifting a large amount of smoke or steam from the chimneys, which are emitting a plume of smoke into the air. There are several smaller boats on the surface of the water near the ship, and a small tugboat can be seen in the foreground. The sky is overcast and the water is calm, suggesting that the photo was taken during the day.