A starboard broadside view of the ‘New York’ paddle steamer with passengers visible under shelter at the bow and stern. The flagstaff near the bow features a flag with the words ‘TO NEW YORK’. ‘NEW YORK’ is inscribed throughout the vessel: on the flag at the stern; and the side of the paddlebox with an eagle above. The jack features nine stars in a circular arrangement. The ‘New York’ is shown traversing along a river. Rocks and plants can be seen in the foreground. The distant landscape features four sparsely located buildings and a steam train with five carriages. Coloured lithograph.