Whaling Ship Collection

Whales by an ice floe, 1830-1860. Creator: Albertus van Beest
Whales by an ice floe, 1830-1860. A whale spouts in the foreground as whalers approach with harpoons. In the background a three-masted sailing ship

Whaling, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
Whaling, 1742-1801. Il Baleno e remigato alla nave'. Rowing boats drive the whales towards the ship

Whaling Grounds in the Arctic Ocean, 1654-1708. Creator: Abraham Storck
Whaling Grounds in the Arctic Ocean, 1654-1708

Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Launch of...a fine barque, measuring about 256 tons...built for the Southern Whale-Fishery Company, by Messrs

Whaling off the Coast of the Goto Islands (Goto kujira tsuki), from the series "One... c. 1831-33
Whaling off the Coast of the Goto Islands (Goto kujira tsuki), from the series "One Thousand Pictures of the Ocean (Chie no umi)", Japan, c. 1831-33

Whaling Ships and Small Boats with Whale, 1769. Creator: Cornelis Ouboter van der Grient
Whaling Ships and Small Boats with Whale, 1769

In the midst of Leviathan. ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
In the midst of " Leviathan." ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. [Dramatic arctic scene with whales and sailing ship in rough seas]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Dundee Docks with Whaling Vessels, 1888 (w / c)
6200066 Dundee Docks with Whaling Vessels, 1888 (w/c) by Pollock, John Francis (1855-1923); 29.2x44.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

The Dutch Whaling Fleet, 1690 / 1700. Creator: Abraham Storck
The Dutch Whaling Fleet, 1690/1700. Sailors harpooning whales and attacking polar bears

Departure of the Whaling-Ship, "Samuel Enderby, "for the Auckland Islands (engraving)
1096384 Departure of the Whaling-Ship, " Samuel Enderby, " for the Auckland Islands (engraving) by English School

Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print)
2630131 Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas)
824162 The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas) by Ward, John of Hull (1798-1849); 35.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic)

Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke, "Whaling Ship, at Cowes (engraving)
1611923 Launch of the " Earl of Hardwicke, " Whaling Ship, at Cowes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the " Earl of Hardwicke)

Aurora Australis, illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic
CHT174816 Aurora Australis, illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic: The Nimrod Expedition to the South Pole by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) by Marston

Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c. 1875 (watercolour on paper)
1201957 Whale Destroying Whaling Ship, c.1875 (watercolour on paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whalers of the South Seas Fishery, (oil on canvas)
824163 Whalers of the South Seas Fishery, (oil on canvas) by Ward, John of Hull (1798-1849); 35.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whalers of the South Seas Fishery)

Ships Billethead, c. 1939. Creator: Lucille Chabot
Ships Billethead, c. 1939

Billethead, c. 1936. Creator: Lucille Chabot
Billethead, c. 1936

Whaler off the Vineyard--Outward Bound, 1859. Creator: William Bradford
Whaler off the Vineyard--Outward Bound, 1859

Whalers, 1879-80. Creator: Robert Brandard
Whalers, 1879-80

Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94. 1876-94. Creators: Nathaniel Currier, James Merritt Ives
Nipped in the Ice, 1876-94. Three-masted whaling ship caught on ice in the ocean

An Incident of Whaling. Creator: William Bradford
An Incident of Whaling. (American, 1823-1892)

Off Greenland—Whaler Seeking Open Water. Creator: William Bradford
Off Greenland--Whaler Seeking Open Water

Shipwreck off Nantucket (Wreck off Nantucket after a Storm), ca. 1860-61. Creator
Shipwreck off Nantucket (Wreck off Nantucket after a Storm), ca. 1860-61

Replenishing the Ships Larder with Codfish off the Newfoundland Coast, 1811-ca. 1813

Whalers, ca. 1845. Creator: JMW Turner
Whalers, ca. 1845

Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). British whaling ships off the coast of Greenland: sailors in small rowing boats hunt whales with harpoons; men attack a polar bear at bottom left

Whaling in the Antarctic. Creator: Keith Henderson
Whaling in the Antarctic. A whale is hit by a harpoon. Empire Marketing Board poster

The Terra Nova, A Famous Whaler That Has Taken Part In Several British
The " Terra Nova", A Famous Whaler That Has Taken Part In Several British Antarctic Expeditions, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding

BUSN2A-00122
Old Whaling ship hove down for repairs, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"In the Midst of Leviathan: A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of Whaling Ships" Step aboard a time machine and journey back to 1875, where an unknown artist captures the essence of a boat adventure in the Behrings Sea. The whaling ship stands tall amidst the vast expanse of ocean, ready to conquer nature's giants. Transporting us further through history, we find ourselves at Dundee Docks in 1888. Here, majestic whaling vessels docked proudly, their masts reaching for the sky. Witnessing these ships up close evokes a sense of awe and admiration for those who dared venture into treacherous waters. Abraham Storck takes us even further back in time with his depiction of The Dutch Whaling Fleet from 1690-1700. This painting showcases a fleet united against adversity as they embark on perilous hunts across icy seas. Their determination is palpable; their courage unmatched. The departure scene engraving titled "Samuel Enderby" brings forth images of anticipation and excitement as this sturdy vessel sets sail for Auckland Islands. Crew members wave goodbye to loved ones left behind while bracing themselves for what lies ahead – an arduous yet rewarding pursuit. Fast forward to New Bedford in 1910, where screen print art immortalizes whalers harpooning a sperm whale off Massachusetts' coast. The clash between man and beast unfolds before our eyes – a testament to human resilience and unwavering dedication towards extracting valuable resources from these mighty creatures. In contrast, "The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic" presents an idyllic oil canvas capturing serene moments amidst frozen landscapes. It reminds us that even within harsh environments, beauty can be found when humans coexist harmoniously with nature. Witnessing historical events unfold becomes possible through engravings like "Launch of 'Earl of Hardwicke' Whaling Ship at Cowes.