Whalemen's Shipping Paper (1840) – Collections & Research

Printed document, varying in size and format, usually found on a single sheet of heavy grade paper of fairly large proportions. "Whalemen's Shipping Paper" was often printed across the top, with some examples displaying eagles, shields, ribbons, etc., engraved along the upper margin. Conditions of the agreement for the voyage were printed on the front … Continue reading "Whalemen’s Shipping Paper (1840)"

Scammon's Marine Mammals of the North-Western Coast of North America

The biology, economics, and geography of Anglo-American whaling (Chapter 2) - The Law of the Whale Hunt

by Jack Fritsch - Issuu

2023 Marine Sale catalog by Eldred's Auction - Issuu

LF Tantillo's painting of the whale ship Essex featured in the book Heart of the Sea - ™

Full article: Slaves to Sailors: the archaeology of traditional Caribbean shore whaling c.1850–2000. A case study from Barbados and Bequia (St Vincent Grenadines)

by Jack Fritsch - Issuu

The Incident of the Stonington Schooner 'Breakwater': A View from Indian Country - Connecticut History

Whaling Crew List - Library - City of New Bedford Official Website