View of a ship's stern, seen from the side, at Deptford Dockyard. She lacks spars, and a patchwork tent has been erected on her deck. The ship occupies the right-hand side of the frame; behind it and to the left, more of the dockyard and the sea are visible, with numerous other vessels. In the foreground, spars are piled on the dock and two gentlemen--distinguished by their top hats and tailcoats--are looking out at the docks and sea. Title and production information printed at lower edge of image.