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Storck, Abraham Jansz.; A Whaler and Other Ships at Anchor before a Port; National Trust, Felbrigg Hall; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/a-whaler-and-other-ships-at-anchor-before-a-port-171358
Departure: The scene is New Bedford harbour. The ship is being towed out of Buzzard's Bay. In the upper right hand corner the owner's family is seeing her off from the 'whale walk.' Subject: New Bedford (MA)-- More
Towing the Whale Home: In sperm whaling the catch is brought to the starboard side of the ship with the tail under the bow and the head down below the waist preparatory to 'cutting-in.' Subject: Whaling, Whali More
Lowering Away: After the whale has been sighted the skipper goes aloft and if conditions are favoragle gives the order to lower the boats. Here the crews are 'stepping' the masts preparatory to setting out . S More
Ship California, in which as third officer the author made his first long voyage, spending four years and three months whaling on New Zealand grounds Subject: Whaling ships, California (ship), Sailing ships Tag: Vessels
Elvira, Trader and Whaler Owned by Allis and Schroder; 92 ft. long, 92 ft. beam, 9 ft. draft; 75 h. p. Imperial and two-bladed propellor Subject: Elvira (Ship), Whaling ships Tag: Vessels
Out of Commission. Bark Charles W. Morgan, Built in 1841. One of New Bedford's famous old whalers and now, 1915, fitting out for a voyage to the South Shetlands for sea elephant oil Subject: Charles W. Morgan More