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Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling, cutting in the bone

Black and white photograph of print or drawing of 2 whaling ships, one in center hauling up large piece of blubber from whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam hove down

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam turned over on side for repair with numerous workmen surrounding it. Another vessel partially visible in foreground at far right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free ... More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sperm whaling, the capture

Black and white photograph of lithographic print of men in whaleboat lancing a sperm whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Sperm whaling, the chase

Black and white photograph of lithographic print of whaleboats in pursuit of sperm whale. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Joseph G. Tirrell - Leaving the Bark Desdemona

Black and white photograph of whaling bark Desdemona at sea, with boat carrying men in suits and hats departing at left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whale chart - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal Collection

The importance of the mid-19th-century American whaling industry, which was dominated by ports in southern New England, especially New Bedford, Massachusetts, is documented by this innovative thematic map. It w... More

Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of whaling ship crew member hauling whale head on deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of whaleman in wide-brimmed hat negotiating large piece of whale blubber from side of ship onto deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cutting blubber, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of 5 crewmembers on whaling ship cutting whale blubber on deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of crewman leaning over to cut whale blubber, dark hunks of what appear to be pieces of whale skin lies on deck in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Processing whale blubber - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of group of crewmembers on whaling ship processing whale blubber on deck; part of whale head (the case) on deck in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Blubber brought onboard ship, Massachusetts

Black and white photo of crewmen finished bringing large piece of whale blubber on ship's deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of crewmen processing whale blubber, possibly at tryworks; large piece of blubber in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Blubber brought onboard ship, Massachusetts

Black and white photo of 2 crewmen watching as large piece of whale blubber is hauled onto ship's deck Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of group of crewmen processing whale blubber on ship's deck; all men have backs to camera. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whale processing, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of section of whale blubber being pulled up from the water over the side of the ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of group of whalemen standing huddled together on deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Fast to a whale, shooting the bomb lance

Black and white photo of drawing entitled "Fast to a Whale. Shooting the Bomb Lance." Shows whaling ship and two boats in pursuit of a whale; man in front of one point standing and firing lance at whale; title ... More

Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of group of 3 crewmembers on whaling ship cutting whale's head hanging from side of ship Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of 2 crewmen cutting whale blubber on deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

The Grampus, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of engraving "THE GRAMPUS" showing killer whales, one in center foreground, 2 others in background; ships and rocky cliffs on horizon line. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whalemen mincing blubber - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of 4 crewmen mincing whale blubber on ship's deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of crewmen working on deck processing whale blubber. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaling, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo showing side of whaling ship at extreme left, with small whale visible in ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whalemen processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of crewmen using long-handled cutting spades to remove blubber from whale fastened to side of whaling ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaling, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of small whale attached to side of whaling ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaleman processing whale - New Bedford library collection

Black and white photo of crewmen with large piece of blubber on ship's deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cutting blubber, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of 3 crewmembers on whaling ship cutting whale blubber on deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

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Billeder fra Lappernes Land/Tableaux du Pays des Lapons

Beached whales or blackfish, Yarmouth

Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod, and was first settled in the 1600s. The area has a rich history and maritime heritage. It was a major shipbuilding, whaling, ... More

Victims of the whale hunt. 19th century, Library of Congress collectio...

Whales on beach. D21270 U.S. Copyright Office. Photo by Donald Hossack Bain, St. Paul, Minn.

Cutting up a blue whale, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Whaling scene, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of print of whaling voyage. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Cutting in a sperm whale

Photograph shows two men on cutting stage cutting into a sperm whale by separating the "junk" from the case. Copyright 1903 by H.S. Hutchinson & Co. The junk is the lower section of the head next to the scalp b... More

Baleen being brought aboard vessel

Black and white photo of large piece of baleen being hauled onboard deck of whaling ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaling scene, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of print of whaling voyage showing manned whale boats. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaling scene, New Bedford Massachusetts

Black and white photo of print of whaling voyage. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

[Men cutting up whale in water]

Copyright by Underwood & Underwood. No. 98513. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Peeling blubber from a beached whale]

Stereograph shows two men standing on top of whale using long handle spades to remove blubber from beached whale; men on beach use ropes to help peel away skin. Copyright 1907 by Underwood & Underwood. No. 98508.

Shore whalers of Long Island, NY

Shore whalers from Long Island, New York towing catches ashore off Amagansett. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Whaling ships at sail, Massachusetts

Black and white photo of print of whaling ships on the ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Puck magazine cover - "There they blow" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst holding a harpoon labeled "Independence League" in a small boat labeled "The Comic Supplement" with two cartoon characters in pursuit of two whales that have the faces... More

[Makah Indian whalers landing whales at Neah Bay, Washington]

J151801 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 19211. Public domain photograph of a small watercraft, canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description