This print, published by Carington Bowles in 1781, is inscribed: 'His Mjesty's ship the Alarm, a fifth rate carrying 36 Guns, and 300 Men; Conducting a Spanish Prize into Gibralter [sic]'.

'Alarm' was part of the fleet under Vice Admiral George Darby, which managed to break through the Spanish blockade during the Siege of Gibraltar on 12 April, 1781, providing vital supplies to the 6,000 or so troops garrisoned on the island. This was the Second Relief of Gibraltar. The first, under Admiral George Rodney, reached Gibraltar in the spring of 1780, bringing reinforcements of 1,052 men to the existing 5,282 troops stationed on the island, as well as an abundance of supplies.

'Alarm' is shown port-side and fully rigged, but having sustained considerable damage to her sails from enemy fire. Two manned vessels, probably Xebecks, are pictured to her port-side and at her stern. Gibraltar appears on the horizon.