This Cromer crab boat has its mast stepped and its sail is brailed to its spar and hangs over the starboard gunwale at the bow. The boat is viewed from slightly astern of amidships at a distance of some 40ft, with an oarsman rowing in the central one of three rowing positions, with the crab boat's round 'oarlocks' clearly visible in the sheerstrake. His fellow crew member is standing looking at the water astern of the double-ended boat. The boat is nearing two similar boats at their moorings.