The image is a black and white photograph of a large ship in the middle of a body of water. The ship appears to be a steamboat or a cargo ship, with multiple masts and rigging visible. It is sailing on the water, with a large amount of ice visible on the surface. In the background, there are several buildings and a church visible. The sky is cloudy and there is a hint of smoke coming from the ship's smokestacks. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the ship and the surrounding landscape.