A tinted lithograph depicting the iron clad 'Cyclops', which is inscribed with the title "H.M. IRONCLAD DOUBLE-TURRET SHIP "CYCLOPS", with the subheading "Built from the designs of the council of construction admiralty."

To the left it is inscribed: "The iron armour plates entirely manufactured by Sir John Brown & Co Limited, Sheffield. The anchors 'Martins Patent Self-Canting' manufactured by Messrs C. Martin & Son Patentees, 73 and 74 King William Street, London EC. The guns manufactured by Royal Arsenal Woolwich... "

To the right it is inscribed: "The engines of 200 nominal Horse power and 1660 indicated Horse power manufactured by Messrs John Elder & Co of Glasgow. The Steam Steering apparatus manufactured by ..."