Whaling Scene, A

DESCRIPTION: "A whaling scene I'll now relate On the ocean's bosom wife, sir." The boats chase the whale. The headsman harpoons it. The whale speeds off. The boat turns over. The pursuit continues. They take the whale. Whalers are told to strike hard and be careful
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1846 (Journal from the Maria)
KEYWORDS: whaler drowning ship wreck
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REFERENCES (2 citations):
Huntington-SongsTheWhalemenSang, pp. 21-22, "A Whaling Scene" (1 text)
Tod-WhalingInSouthernWaters, p. 126, "A Whaling Scene" (1 text)
Roud #2002
File: TWSS126A

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