On the left, a starboard broadside view of a smalschip before the wind her sprit sqared in the slings and only a part of the sail set. There are three other vessels beyond her. On the right, a starboard quarter view of a flute at anchor and a kaag with only her staysail set passing under her stern. In the centre background, a small English ship at anchor.

This is an unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the Elder.