Poli Arctici, et circumiacentium terrarum descriptio novissima, Arctic...
Collection of old maps Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Fiddlehead, Massachusetts
Black and white photograph of ca. 1830 ship's fiddlehead removed from a whaling ship sometime in the mid-19th century. Fiddlehead in scroll form with decorative carved acanthus leaves and stylized foliage, show... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Arrival of Bark Kathleen dismasted
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Kathleen docked at pier in New Bedford harbor. Other dismasted ships can be seen. Pier with shacks, empty whaleboat, lumber, horse and carriage, "NELSON'S BOAT BAZAAR"... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Platina being fitted; docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Platina
Black and white photograph of the whaling bark Platina docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. American flag flying from mas at rear of ship. Handful of men on pier at right, horse-drawn carriage and wood shack a... More
Promissory One Pound Note - An old one pound note with a black backgro...
Public domain image of a banknote, paper money, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at wharf
Black and white photograph of docked whaling brig outfitted with 2 whaleboats on side. Pier at left with one worker amid pile of chain and anchor. Whale oil barrels partially visible lower right foreground. Fai... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Docked whaling ship
Black and white photograph of a whaling ship docked for repairs in New Bedford harbor. Mill building in background at left. Lumber and pile of seaweed on dock next to ship at left. Another vessel partially visi... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Josephine unloading cargo
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Josephine with cargo unloaded on pier. Numerous whale oil barrels covered in seaweed lying on sides on dock in foreground, in front of ship. Large multi-story commerci... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam ready to sail
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam with sails furled, beside dock in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several wood and brick buildings seen on pier behind ship. Moustached man in suit and hat kneelin... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships
Black and white photograph of 2 stripped whaling ships docked beside each other, one at left more prominent, the other at right obscured by brick try works(?) oven on pier in foreground; small boat containing t... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whaler, Massachusetts
Black and white photograph of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts and possibly being repaired or stripped. Pier at left; David Duff & Sons Coal Company building in background at right. Courtesy of... More
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 - Whaling ships docked at wharf
Black and white photograph of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship in center right of image with front facing camera; smaller single-masted boat in front at lower right; 2 more whal... More
Ambergris, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of lump of ambergris from a sperm whale caught by the bark Andrew Hicks (?). 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 - Whaler Platina in dry dock
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye
Black and white photograph of ship owners Capt. George Howland and Thomas Nye. Image includes an unknown third person. Looking aft on a whaling ship, name unknown. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
The waterfront above the bridge in 1850
Richmond's wharf as seen from Fish Island, New Bedford. Howland and Rodman wharves also visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Deck of whaling bark
Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling bark in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Deck is filled with hardware, ropes, timbers and other equipment. Buildings along wharf visible behind masts. Courtesy of New ... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ships at wharf
Black and white photograph of outfitted whaling bark docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a stripped whaling ship docked at left and partially visible. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling Ship Josephus
Black and white photograph of the whaling ship Josephus docked in New Bedford harbor. Center bottom of image are yards continue timbers, possible whale product, and other materials. Large wooden casks are found... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Ships docked at wharf
Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford harbor. Numerous whaling ships docked on either side of barrel-covered pier that extends from bottom right of image; very large 3-masted ship moored at foot of... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Man on deck of docked whaling ship
Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling ship with moustached man in suit and derby standing at left with hand on mast rigging; 2 whaleboats stored directly above. Ship is docked with whale oil barrels s... More
Seamen's Bethel The Whaleman's Chapel
Shows a sign. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Whaling ship Progress - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo whaling ships docked in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Ship featured most prominently in composition is the Progress. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Old whalers at foot of North Street
Black and white photograph of numerous whaling ships docked at North Street pier in New Bedford harbor. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Barks Rousseau and Desdemona
Black and white photograph of whaling barks Rousseau and Desdemona docked in New Bedford harbor and in process of being outfitted. Other small craft docked around the ships; other whalers in background at left.... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Josephine hove down
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Josephine being repaired in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship is leaning over on side with workmen at left and center making repairs. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - The Eliza Adams rotting at wharf, 1897
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Eliza Adams, rotting at wharf dock. New Bedford sign seen behind ship. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Frank Lewis with baleen bundles
Elderly man (Frank Lewis) with white beard, suspenders and straw hat standing to right in front of bundles of whale baleen. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Model of the Charles W. Morgan - Early photography, Public domain imag...
Black and white photo of model of the whaling bark Charles W. Morgan made by Captain C.B. Christopher. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Greyhound at sea
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Greyhound of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at sea. Shown in full sail surrounded by ocean. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford Harbor in winter
Black and white photograph of New Bedford harbor in winter with much of harbor iced-over, showing outfitted whaling ship in center, other vessels and masts of other whalers interspersed behind buildings at left... More
Whaling ship at dock - Early photography, Public domain image
Black and white photo whaling ship docked in harbor, probably New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Ship Chandlery, building in Taber's Block
Black and white photograph of Ship Chandlery & Maritime. Hardware building in Taber's Block at foot of Taber's Wharf, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Behind and to left of the 4-story brick and granite building is ... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Coopers assembling barrels
Black and white photograph of 3 coopers assembling whale oil barrels on wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at sea
Black and white photograph of whaling ship at sea, sails unfurled, signal flags and American flag flying from masts. ship in profile, facing right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - View of Fairhaven
Black and white photograph of view of New Bedford harbor showing various craft, New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge in background near center, shown opened. View of Fairhaven skyline in distance. Courtesy of New Bedfo... 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 - 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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaler Platina in dry dock
Black and white photograph of whaling ship Platina in dry dock. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam ready to sail
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam with sails furled, beside dock in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several wood and brick buildings seen on pier behind ship. Moustached man in suit and hat kneelin... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at sea
Black and white photograph of whaling brig at sea, surrounded by ocean. Ship in profile facing right. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Trypots and junk pots on pier
Black and white photograph of pier in New Bedford, Massachusetts, showing old try pots and junk tubs abandoned in foreground in front of shed, right; whale boats and lumber at left with men standing on dock jus... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Schooner Pearl Nelson
Black and white photograph of whaling schooner Pearl Nelson docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Ship built 1881, registered in 1893-1900. 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 - New Bedford Wharf
Black and white photograph of wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with whaling ships and small craft docked, small wood framed buildings, people, lumber and whale oil barrels on piers. Nelson's Boat Bazaar at ... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Whaling ship at sea
Black and white photograph of whaling ship in choppy seas. Ship is in 3/4 profile facing left, sails billowing in the wind. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Dismantled whaler
Black and white photograph of dismantled whaling ship at pier; ship is listing to right. Building in background include David Duff & Son coal company, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Pu... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford waterfront
Black and white photograph of New Bedford, Massachusetts waterfront showing wood framed commercial buildings, including J.D. Briggs Ship smith and Pump and Block Maker; multi-story granite building partially vi... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Canton
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Canton docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Wood shack on pier with sign "NELSON'S BOAT BAZAAR" at right; whale oil barrels at left and foreground. Canton was wrecked... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark Bertha
Black and white photograph of the whaling bark Bertha at sea. Ship was built in 1877; foundered 1918. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Coopers assembling barrels
Black and white photograph of 3 coopers assembling whale oil barrels on wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts. 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
Joseph G. Tirrell - Greyhound drying sails
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Greyhound with sails unfurled, docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Front of ship at slight angle to right, in center of composition; dock with structures at right, w... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Greyhound being towed
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Greyhound of New Bedford, Massachusetts, being towed by tugboat. Whaling ship at left shown from side at slight angle, sails furled, American flag flying at back, flag... More
Joseph G. Tirrell - Bark James Arnold hove down
Black and white photograph of whaling bark James Arnold tipped on its side for repairs. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Joseph G. Tirrell - Sunbeam drying sails
Black and white photograph of whaling bark Sunbeam with sails unfurled, docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Front of ship facing camera, in center of composition; dock with structure at right, with pilings an... More
Casks of whale oil - Early photography, Public domain image
Merrill's Wharf at foot of Walnut Street, New Bedford, with barrels of whale oil covering wharf. W.S. Jenney Fish Dealer building in background, left. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Merrill's Wharf, New Bedford Massachusetts
Merrill's Wharf at foot of Walnut Street, New Bedford, showing whaling ship and other vessels. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
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
An early scene along the waterfront showing the whalers Morning Star, ...
Whaling ships Morning Star (left), Niger and Eliza Adams behind one another (center) at pier in New Bedford, whaling casks in foreground. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford Wharf - New Bedford library collection
Black and white photo of whaling ships docked at wharf in New Bedford, Massachusetts; ships are undergoing repair and restocking. Ships are clustered at left, stable with doors open at right with horse and load... More
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
The age that is past, a reminiscence of the Whale fishery in this pict...
Whaling bark Morning Star. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Their last port, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Moored whaling ships Rousseau (left) and Desdemona (right), photographed by Edwin H. Lincoln. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Harpoons darted by hand, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of different harpoons darted by hand; 17 harpoons shown. Harpoons from the collection of F. Gilbert Hinsdale, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Darting guns, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of different darting guns and lance tips; 2 guns and 3 tips shown. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Oldest surviving square-rigged whaler, the Charles W. Morgan
Shows the Charles W. Morgan. 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 crewmen finished bringing large piece of whale blubber on ship's deck. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Street near New Bedford Waterfront
Black and white photo of intersection of two cobblestone streets near waterfront in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Two granite buildings at center and right; center building with sign for Briggs and Beckman, sail ... More
Whaleman on deck by tryworks, Massachusetts
Black and white photo of man on deck of whaling ship docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts; man stands by the ship's tryworks; buildings in background, Humphrey's Cold Storage and Old Colony Creamery building at... More
Whalers Harry Smith and Josephine
Black and white photo of whaling ships Harry Smith at right, and Josephine at left. Both ships with sails unfurled, by docks filled with whale oil barrels, stones and other materials; small windowless wood buil... More
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
The cargo landed, six great whales are seen lying on the dock at Spitz...
"Cargo Landed. Six great whales are seen lying on the dock at Spitzbergen and another is visible in the harbor." 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
A pursuer of Moby Dick - Early photography, Public domain image
Whaling bark Platina in New Bedford harbor. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Ship model has copied hull, this replica of the whaleship Swallow
Model of the whaling ship Swallow made by Captain Jesse T. Sherman. 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
Whaler Platina, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of New Bedford whaling ship Platina docked at pier; no. 129 in pencil upper right. 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
Sylvia Ann Howland - New Bedford library collection
Image shows Sylvia Ann Howland as an older woman. Sylvia has dark hair parted in the middle and heavy creases on both sides of her lower nose to the corners of her mouth. She is wearing a white cap, flat on the... More
Harpoons, darting guns and lances
Black and white photo of 10 pieces of whaling equipment: acid harpoon, dynamite gun and lance, explosive harpoon, gun iron, Pierce's darting guns and lances. Harpoons from the collection of F. Gilbert Hinsdale,... 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
Aloft and on deck with the Wanderer
Collage of images of the whaling ship Wanderer and its crew at work. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Harpoons, New Bedford Massachusetts
Black and white photo of 7 different harpoons. Harpoons from the collection of F. Gilbert Hinsdale, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. 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
Scene from Down to the Sea in Ships
Black and white photo of groups of people in 19th century costume waving to a whaling ship docking at pier; whale oil barrels lying on sides are in foreground; numerous horse-drawn carriages interspersed among ... More
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
New Bedford through the years - Early photography, Public domain image
Collage of 2 images. Top: Whaling ships docked in New Bedford harbor, looking south to Central Wharf. Bottom: Dismantled whaling ships. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Getting repairs, the bark Morgan is shown on Chase's marine railways, ...
The bark Charles W. Morgan at Round Hill on Chase's marine railways, Fairhaven. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library
Two whalers, New Bedford Massachusetts
Whaling ships Pedro Varela (left), formerly a US revenue cutter, and Mary E. Simmons (right). Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library