The Spermaceti Whale Save Share Ask Question Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project Save Share Ask Question Colored engraving of a beached sperm whale. Four men approach the whale after having caught sight of it. Classification whales Date Made 1837-01-02 Legal Status PERMANENT COLLECTION Major Collection Hart Nautical Maker Stewart, James; Lizars, William Home Materials ink; paper; mounted Measurements 4 in x 6 1/2 in Place Made Britain: Edinburgh