HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WHALE FISHERY. 



sailing from American ports — Continued. 



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were made in two sections, which opened and were sunk by means of chambers which were flnml'il 

 space of this dock, and securely fastened to prevent any strain on her hull. The sections wore brought 

 The timbers of this structure that at one time promised so much for Nantucket lay for some years on 

 existed. 



