Edgar Tarry Adams and friend standing on the quayside near the lighthouse at Dunkirk, France. The photographer is looking north-west along the quay through the entrance channel of the Grand Port Maritime. A small fishing vessel is entering the port under sail and it is being followed by a small steamship. Edgar Tarry Adams is looking towards his son, who is taking the photograph. The friend is holding a walking cane and is looking over the edge of the quay to the water below.