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Sperm whaling no. 2 The Capture

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Lithograph of a dramatic whaling scene. The sperm whale thrashes violently on its back. Another whale can be seen capsizing a whale boat on the horizon.

whales
1862-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Endicott & Co.; Charles Taber & Co.; Russell, Benjamin; Van Best, A.; Gifford, R. S.
ink; paper; gum
20 in x 29 in
USA: Connecticut, New Bedford

Topics

Whaling