This watercolour by an unidentified artist shows the paddle steamer brig Peru (or Perue as perhaps on her company flag) in port broadside view, under steam only. She is flying a Union Jack at her bow and an ensign at her stern as well as various pennants at her mastheads. Several figures can be seen on the deck. A similar paddle steamer, perhaps the Chile, is just ahead, on the far left of the picture. Both vessels are heading into a harbour, depicted in the background, and supposed to be a colonial outpost. A sailing vessel with lower courses hoisted is shown on the far right horizon.