Hand-colored engraving depicting a vessel in three-quarters bow view, with two sailors and a gentleman (identified by his top hat) aboard. Behind them and to the left is another similar vessel, with four sailors aboard. The pennants on both have been colored in: each vessel has two, one red-and-white and the other blue-and-white. The name "J.M. Huggins" is printed on a diagonal at bottom left. Title and publication information printed in lower margin.
"Drawn & Published by W.I. Huggins. Marine Painter, 105 Leadenhall St. late from 36 London, Jany. 1824"