TOWING A WHALE 



The top plate shows a fluke, that is, one half of a whale's tail, fastened by a chain to the bows. 

 This is cut away to prevent resistance to the water. Note the gun and harpoon on the bows. 



The middle plate shows two 53" lines attached to a whale. 



The bottom plate shows the double-barrelled winch and line and grooved wheel on which the hard 

 wood brake acts. 



