The image is a dramatic World War II-era propaganda poster depicting a lifeboat full of sailors rowing away from a large ship engulfed in flames and smoke on turbulent waters. Above the illustration, bold white text reads "A careless word..." warning of the dangers of loose talk potentially aiding the enemy, and at the bottom, the text continues with "...A NEEDLESS SINKING," emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of sharing sensitive information that could lead to naval disasters.