The image is a black and white photograph of a group of men working on a wooden deck of a ship. The deck is made of wooden planks and appears to be in the process of being built. There are several workers on the deck, some of them are standing and some are walking, while others are working on the other side of the deck. The men are wearing hard hats and overalls and appear to be working on various tasks. In the background, there is a body of water and a building with a sloping roof. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the image is somber.