The image features a series of ink sketches on a single sheet showing various maritime scenes. The main sketch in the upper section depicts a large steamship with cranes and smokestacks, positioned on water. Lightly sketched distant lines suggest the horizon. The brushstrokes consist of intricate lines conveying movement and reflection. The color palette is monochromatic, using black ink on a cream-colored paper. Additional sketches below show a cityscape with buildings and boats, and multiple sailing ships, expanding the view and providing a broader context of a harbor or waterfront.