
The image is a black and white photograph of three ships in the ocean. The ships are of different sizes and are sailing on the water. The largest ship in the center is a large battleship with a pointed bow and a large smokestack, while the two smaller ships on either side are smaller ships. All three ships are emitting a large plume of black smoke or fire. The sky is overcast and the water is choppy. The photograph appears to be taken from a distance, as there are no other ships visible in the frame. The caption on the image reads "Der brennende kleine Kreuzer - Mainz, kurz vor seinem Untergang vor Helgoland am 28. August 1914 (englische Aufnahme)".
