A view of the harbour, depicting three large vessels in stern view with their names inscribed on a crest in the centre of the counter; from left to right: the Isis (formerly Diamant, 1733), Rubis, and Invincible. These three ships were captured from the French by the British during the First Battle of Cape Finisterre, and have been depicted flying the British flag.
It is possible that the harbour depicted is of Portsmouth, where the Isis had repairs done between April 1748 and March 1749. This may be the scenario present in the image. The inscription of her former name ‘La Dimant’ can be seen just under her counter. Above the Isis is a tilted mast lifted by a crane mounted on the neighbouring vessel. In the foreground can be seen three sets of rowing boats and men with a small dinghy behind them by the steps to the harbour.