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Black and white engraving of two rival whaling boats attempting to capture a whale in stormy waters. Boat in the forefront features six sailors, one of which at the front wields a harpoon and prepares to strike the whale. The boat in the back depicts a sailor who has already struck the whale in the mouth.


whales
1812-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Prior, William Henry
ink; paper; mounted
4 1/4 in x 6 3/4 in
Britain

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