Whaling ship (probably 'Diana') in the Arctic

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Whaling ship [probably 'Diana'] in the Arctic
Photograph mounted on card

Donated by Mr A. Taylor, 1974
Museum number 1974-407-29

This photograph shows a whaling ship, probably 'Diana' broadside on in a flat sea. Her bow is to the left of the picture and all her sails are furled. She has three whaleboats on davits along her side and an anchor chain descending from her bowsprit. Behind her there is a prominent hill.