This ship, built by 31 men in 7 months time, cost $26,877 to build and another $25,977 to outfit for her first voyage. Over the course of her career, she brought in 54,483 barrels of whale oil and 152,934 pounds of whale bone.
She had 5 owners during her whaling career and between September 6, 1841 and May 28,1921 she made 37 whaling voyages.
Over the course of her career, she brought in 54,483 barrels of whale oil and 152,934 pounds of whale bone. The most profitable voyage brought in a cargo of $165,407.35.
The least profitable voyage brought in a mere $8,977.50.
We were able to board this ship and get a feeling for how they lived on it back in the day.
Walt had to get a feel for the wheel.
His living room, I guess that's what this is, is very comfortable too.
A shook.
The least profitable voyage brought in a mere $8,977.50.
We were able to board this ship and get a feeling for how they lived on it back in the day.
Walt had to get a feel for the wheel.
The Captain's quarters weren't bad at all, complete with birdcage.
His living room, I guess that's what this is, is very comfortable too.
This is the kitchen galley. Now I can't imagine trying to cook on the high seas. I see how the pots are kept in place but stuff has to spill in rough water.
Now can you imagine being in the galley doing prep work and the ship rocking and rolling side to side and to and fro and those big pots and pans falling down on you? Nope, I'd find another line of work!
The crews quarters weren't bad at all.
These bunks look small but each is actually over 6 feet long.
These quarters belong to the ship's carpenter, cook, steward and cooper. Do you know what a cooper does? I didn't but I found out and will now share it with you like the good blogger I am. The cooper was responsible for the proper reassembly of casks which were brought on board as shooks (previously constructed casks that have been dismantled for ease of storage. He was also expected to properly stow the whale oil filled casks and maintain their watertight integrity throughout the voyage.
A shook.
I felt claustrophobic in the belly of the ship and was glad to get topside again. The ceiling was low even for my short self.
I've also included random pictures of Mystic Seaport.
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