0498 / 3,080 Capturing the whale Save Share Ask a Question Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project Save Share Ask a Question A dramatic scene of three boats of sailors attacking a sperm whale with icebergs depicted in the distance. Classification whales Date Made 1834-01-02 Legal Status PERMANENT COLLECTION Major Collection Hart Nautical Maker Currier & Ives Materials ink; paper; mounted Measurements 6 in x 8 in Place Made United States: New York The Helena A photo processed reproduction of the clipper ship … The Bubler's Mirrour, or England's Folley. Monochrome satirical print concerning the South Sea Bubble … Dock at Hong Kong A vignette of the Dock at Hong Kong … Aiax, ou les Gyres Engraving depicting a scene with Poseidon in his … Adriatic Seal Monochrome engraving depicting a large beached seal, paws … The Royal Charlotte Yacht, built at Deptford in the year 1749. Print of a yacht, side view, with no … Explore chevron-right