The image is annotated with letters from A to F, corresponding to a key below. The ‘Nelson’ (A) is depicted in starboard broadside view, with a view of Dover in the background. At upper left lies Dover Castle (B) and the Pier head can be seen below (C). To the left of the ‘Nelson’ is a small Dutch sailing vessel (F) with four crew. Partially hidden by sails are the White Cliffs of Albion (D). On the right is a frigate (E).