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Spermacaeti Whale, brought to Greenland dock. 1762

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

A scene of whaleships in the Arctic and stranded Sperm Whale in the foreground. The legend reads 'The Spermaceti Whale brought to Greenland Dock 1762'. With a scale in feet next to the whale. Headed 'London Magazine' at the centre top margin.

whales
1762-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
London Magazine
ink; paper
7 3/4 in x 9 3/4 in
Britain: London