This is a drawing of a man sitting on the shore watching a large ship. The man is seated with his arms wrapped around his knees, gazing across the water towards a large ship in the background. The ship appears to be either partially submerged or tilted forward. The man is wearing a cap and heavy coat, and the scene is drawn with detailed pencil strokes in shades of black and grey. The style suggests a satirical or narrative scene with deep contrast and rich shading.