The document lists over 150 maritime artists from the 18th-19th centuries and the ships they painted. It includes the names of the artists, many of whom were European, along with the names of ships and details like captains, ports of origin, and dates ranging from the late 18th century to early 20th century. The diversity of ships depicted includes brigs, barks, schooners and full-rigged ships from countries around the world, painted in locations from Europe to Asia.