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What do they do with the whale skin?

basically food if ur on a whaling ship


What happened hen a Japanese whaling ship collided with a protest vessel last month?

It was attacked by a large male Sperm Whale.


Who is riding the storm with the Pequod?

Captain Ahab is riding the storm with the Pequod, the whaling ship, in pursuit of the white whale Moby Dick.


The phrase Thar She Blows refers to what event?

a spout of water in the distance revealing the location of a whale as seen by a look out in the crows nest of a whaling ship


What is the main difference between a merchant ship and a whaling ship?

The crew on the whaling ship had all the oil they needed for their lamps, while the oil was scarce on a merchant ship.


What has the author Henry T Cheever written?

Henry T. Cheever has written: 'The whale and his captors' -- subject(s): Whales, Whaling, Commodore Preble (Whaling ship) 'A tract for the times' -- subject(s): Slavery, Slavery and the church


What is the name of the boat in Moby- Dick?

The ship's name - "Pequod" .


What is the main difference between a a merchant ship and a whaling ship?

The crew on the whaling ship had all the oil they needed for their lamps, while the oil was scarce on a merchant ship.


Where was the Samuel Enderby from?

Samuel Enderby was an English whale oil merchant. In the 18th century, he fstarted Samuel Enderby & Sons, a prominent shipping, whaling, and sealing company in the 18th century. Samuel Enderby is also the name of a whaling ship in the classic novel, "Moby Dick."


What is a loose fish on a whaling ship?

A "loose fish" on a whaling ship refers to a whale that has been caught but is not yet secured or processed. This term highlights the precarious nature of handling large, powerful marine animals during whaling operations. Loose fish can pose significant risks to crew members due to their size and strength, making it crucial to manage them carefully until they are properly dealt with.


What was qeequegs job on the whaling ship?

Queequeg was a harpooner on the whaling ship. His job involved using a harpoon to hunt and kill whales from the ship's small boats.


Who was the prophet on the whaling ship Jeroboam?

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