Fishermen in boats have been attacking a whale but one boat is upset and a man is falling out. Coloured engraving by F. Duncan after W.J. Huggins 1834
An item reported that the American whaler Waverley visited Hobart, Tasmania for refitting and provisions. Was 39 months out, with 1,750 barrels sperm oil, 600 barrels whale oil.

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