This image shows a whale spouting blood after a harpoon or spear attack from the crew of one of the two nearby whaleboats. This image would have shown a common part of whaling. A date for this painting is estimated based on Annie's lifespan.
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Ownership history
This item is part of the archives and records of the Sag Harbor First Presbyterian Church, also known as the Old Whalers' Church. The records were loaned to the Long Island Collection for digitization purposes, and then returned to the Church.
