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THE OCEAN. 



the limits of constant day, an unceasing watch is 

 kept for Whales, by an officer stationed in a snug 

 sort of pulpit, called the cfoios-nest, made of hoops 

 and canvas, and well secured at the main-topmast 





CATCHING THE WHALE. 



head. The boats, which combine strength and liiiht- 

 ness, are always kept hanging over the sides and 

 quarters of the ship, ready furnished for pursuit, so 



