Puck — December 10, 1879 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a sinking ship labeled "Good Ship Conducter" (likely referencing a conductor or leader) with several figures aboard and one on horseback in the water below, labeled "Bendock" (unclear if this is the main figure's name or title). The cartoon's title—"Will They Pull Through?"—poses a question about survival. The imagery suggests a crisis or failure: passengers aboard a distressed vessel while someone below struggles. The scattered cargo and barrels marked with text (partially illegible) indicate economic loss or waste. Without clearer identification of the specific political figures or events referenced, the exact subject remains uncertain, though the satire clearly mocks leadership during some perceived crisis or governmental failure of the era.