The image is a black and white photograph of a group of people climbing up the side of a large ship. The ship appears to be docked at a dock or pier, as there is a metal railing on the left side of the image. The people are climbing up a set of stairs that lead up to the top of the ship, with some people standing on the railing and others on the other side. They are all wearing casual clothes and appear to be in a hurry. The sky is visible in the background, and the ship is docked in the water. The image appears to have been taken from a low angle, looking up at the people on the stairs.