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Harpooning a Whale

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Woodcut depicting the harpooning of a sperm whale in stormy waters. Two sailors standing in separate rowboats on opposite sides of the whale prepare to harpoon the whale.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1700-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper; mounted

Measurements

4 3/4 in x 6 in

Place Made

United States

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