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South-Sea Whaler
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: print
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1800-1899
Materials: ink; paper; mounting
Measurements: 5 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in
Nomenclature: ships
Classification: whales
AF-SA-2215A
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: print
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1800-1899
Materials: ink; paper; mounting
Measurements: 5 1/4 in x 7 1/4 in
Nomenclature: ships
Classification: whales
Colored print of a sailing ship in a sea studded with icebergs. It appears to have a steam engine on board as well. It flies a yellow flag with a half-red half-orange circle on it. Under the image is printed "SOUTH-SEA WHALER."
AF-SA-2215A