Hand-colored aquatint of the port side view of the steam frigate, 'Cyclops' in the choppy waters off Spithead. A ship's boat is in the foreground and appears to be transporting passengers to or from the ship. Several of her sails are unfurled in addition to propulsion power added by the steam-powered paddles on the side of her port broadside. She flies the ensign of the Royal Navy and a red pennant. In the background are other ships and a port.
