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Whaleboats

Scope note

Use for open, double-ended, round-bottomed rowing boats usually also equipped with a sail, in the 25- to 35-foot range, designed originally for the harpooning of whales; often attached to larger ships but may operate from shore.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232761

Broader Terms used

whaling vessels

Equivalent Terms used

whaleboat

Created

13yrs ago

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