LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 



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Facing 

 Page. 



"Down at the Wharves." Frontispiece. 



Wharf Scene New Bedford — Whaler Just Arrived. 2 



"An Old Figure Head." ---------- 10 



The Stern is cut as vSojjare as the End of a House." - - - 14 



Ship James Arnold Hove Down for Repairs. - - - - - 18 



Oil Stored Waiting a Favorable Market. - - - - -22 



A Venerable Horse Hair Sofa." -------- 26 



Bark Platina Starting on a Three Years Cruise. - - - - 30 



The Deck of a Whaler Just Arrived. ------ 34 



