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 is a tall mast with a flag on top and a smokestack on the side. The sky is cloudy and there are several other ships visible in the background. The water is calm and the ship is moving towards the right side of the image. There is a large plume of smoke rising from the ship, indicating that it is in motion. The photograph appears to have been taken from a distance, as the sky is overcast and the water is choppy.