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Arctic whaling scene with steamboat

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Scene of men climbing from a whaleboat onto a floating patch of ice in order to harpoon a spouting whale. With another whaleboat, as well as a whaleship and a small steamer, in the background.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1800-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper; color wash

Measurements

7 3/4 in x 5 in

Place Made

unknown

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