曼徹斯特美術館藏品 | Collection of Manchester Art Gallery

這幅畫描繪了一群所謂的“海軍”，他們正在挖掘道路以建造隧道。倫敦下水道系統在實施以應對斑疹傷寒和霍亂的威脅。工人們在這幅畫的中心。他們的兩邊都是失業或代表有閒階級的人。工人們身後是兩個騎在馬背上的富有人物，他們在路上的前進被挖掘所阻止。

The picture depicts a group of so-called "navvies" digging up the road to build a tunnel. London's sewerage system, which were being undertaken to deal with the threat of typhus and cholera. The workers are in the centre of the painting. On either side of them are individuals who are either unemployed or represent the leisured classes. Behind the workers are two wealthy figures on horseback, whose progress along the road has been halted by the excavations.