whale boat
Object numberP6229
Titlewhale boat
Descriptionmodel of a whale boat, the 'VICTORIA,' with placings for 6 oars and a harpoon gun at the bow. There are small holds for ropes and an oar attached to the stern. Whale boats were launched from the whaling ship to keep contact with the whale once it was harpooned. 19th century
Production period19th century
Object namemodel, boat
Dimensions
- length: 47.0 cm
width: 8.5 cm