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This product does not include sails.
Open Whaler 1850 Boat Kit The whaling industry in the 1800’s really took off after an increased demand in a variety of materials obtained through hunting whales. People in the 1800’s didn’t have access to a vital raw material that we know take for granted, petroleum. Therefore, whale oil was used as a supplement for…
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About the Sloup First appearing in the 19th century, the Sloup was a boat of the Anchorage of Brest, in Brittany on the north-west coast of France. Its main purpose was to collect shellfish, and to a lesser extent oysters. It was a versatile vessel, able to adjust to different uses and environments. About the…
The Andrea Gail was a commercial fishing vessel, operating in the 1990s. On September 20th 1991, the vessel set sail from Gloucester Harbour with 6 crew members on board. They intended to make a fishing trip for swordfish in the proximity of the Grand Banks off of the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. On October 30th…
About the Whale Boat A Whale Boat was typically used in New Bedford, particularly in the 1800’s. They were clinker-built, sturdy and light, allowing for perfect hunting and navigation trips. Usually carrying a crew of six, a whale boat could be dragged along by a harpooned whale for days before the whale tired. This meant…
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