The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Whale Boat

Sea Terms

A boat from 20 to 40 feet long, with a beam equal to about one fifth of its length. It is a most excellent sea boat, being sharp at each end, and a medium-size one is often used as a gig.

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