Hand tinted image. An outdoor candid portrait of a steamship docked next to a wooden pier. A large smokestack located in the middle of the ship emits grey smoke. Two small boats and a flagpole with an attached flag are visible on the top level of the ship. People on the bottom level of the ship standing next to the ship's railing. Partially visible on the bow of the ship are the words Hong Kong. Next to the steamship is a wooden pier filled with large woven baskets. Multiple individuals can be seen standing on the wooden pier carrying large parcels. Partailly visible on the right side of the pier is a docked steamship. In the foreground is a view of a roof with an attached cresent-shaped sign reading, British Canton Line. Chinese characters are visible beneath the sign. Multiple ships and small boats can be seen in the background.