CREW LIST - Whaling Museum
WEBSloop. Used in the early years of the whaling industry, small colonial sloops traditionally had one mast. They were rigged with a fore-and aft sail and often a square topsail. They averaged well under 100 tons, usually 60 feet in length or less, and employed 12-15 men, and usually carried two whaleboats.
Whaler - Wikipedia
WEBA whaler or whaling ship is a specialized vessel, designed or adapted for whaling: the catching or processing of whales. Terminology. The term whaler is mostly historic. A handful of nations continue with industrial whaling, and one, Japan, still dedicates a single factory ship for the industry.
History of whaling - Wikipedia
WEBThis article discusses the history of whaling from prehistoric times up to the commencement of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986. Whaling has been an important subsistence and economic activity in multiple regions throughout human history.
The First Naval Skirmish of the Revolution
WEBOct 7, 2013 · The Dartmouth whaling sloop Success found the British midshipman’s sloop and commandeered smuggler’s vessel anchored off Martha’s Vineyard, moored about three miles apart. The Success tacked toward the smuggler’s vessel first and quickly seized it without a shot fired.
19th Century WHALING Ships: VISUAL Guide & Design - Semilla …
WEBThe 19th century whaling ship diagram provides a fascinating glimpse into the maritime world of that era. This intricate illustration showcases the intricate details and organization of a typical whaling ship, highlighting the various components that made it a formidable vessel for hunting whales.
Vessels and Terminology - New Bedford Whaling Museum
WEBAn introduction to the essential tools – the vessels – and terminology used aboard a whaling voyage.
The Development and Design of Arctic Whaling and Sealing Vessels
WEBwhaling were little different in model from the whalers used on the open sea. But, with the opening of the Bering Strait whaling grounds, uncharted waters became a consideration and so a modified model of whaleship came into existence.
Whaling ships - BRITISH SOUTHERN WHALE FISHERY
WEBThese specialist built whaleships were designed to sail to the whaling grounds and back as quickly as possible and did not have the characteristic bluff-bowed shape favoured by British Arctic whalers and the Americans.
About American Offshore Whaling Voyages
WEBDetails about all known American offshore whaling voyages are given in this database. Each voyage has been assigned an identifier (Voyage ID) and labelled with the name of the vessel, the departure date and arrival date.
Whaling - Providence Public Library
WEBIntroduction. During its height in the mid-nineteenth century, whaling was one of the most important industries in America. Ports like Nantucket and New Bedford were hubs of activity, as ships embarked on voyages that would …
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