Laura Jernegan: Girl on a Whaleship

Meet the Crew

These are the typical crew members on a 19th century whaling ship. Click a crew member to learn more.

  • thumbnail image of able_seaman Able Seaman
  • thumbnail image of agent Agent
  • thumbnail image of blacksmith Blacksmith
  • thumbnail image of cabin_boy Cabin Boy
  • thumbnail image of captain Captain
  • thumbnail image of carpenter Carpenter
  • thumbnail image of cook Cook
  • thumbnail image of cooper Cooper
  • thumbnail image of greenhand Greenhand
  • thumbnail image of harpooner Boatsteerer
  • thumbnail image of mates First Mate
  • thumbnail image of mate_second Second Mate
  • thumbnail image of mate_third Third Mate
  • thumbnail image of seaman Ordinary Seaman
  • thumbnail image of steward Steward
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  • About Whales iconAbout Whales
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Illustration by Juliet Jacobson

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