The image is a black and white photograph of a large ship in the ocean. The ship appears to be a battleship, with multiple masts and a large smokestack on top. It is sailing on the water, with the waves crashing around it. The water is choppy and turbulent, with small waves visible on the right side of the image. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the photograph is somber. The photograph is taken from a high angle, looking down on the ship and the surrounding ocean.