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An Old Whaler Hove Down for Repairs, Near New Bedford

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Engravibng from Harper's Weekly (Dec. 9, 1882) showing a group of men tilting an unnamed whaling ship for repairs in a harbor. The engraving is mounted on a board. The accompanying article, which appeared on another page, is attached to the verso side of the board. The article, entitled ""A Dying Industry," refers to the image and discusses the history of whaling in the area near New Bedford.


whales
1882-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Cozzens, F. S.
ink; paper; mounted on board
6 1/2 in x 9 in
United States: New York City