The image shows a ship on fire, viewed from a dock. The horizon is high in the composition, with the sea meeting the sky. Energetic brushstrokes depict smoke, flames, and water. The color palette includes cool tones like blues and grays, along with warm colors like oranges and reds from the fire. A crane over the dock and figures with hoses are visible in the foreground. In the background, the burning ship is shown listing to one side, with figures on deck. Another part of the harbor and a docked ship can be seen in the distance under a hazy sky.