CUTTING-IN DIAGRAM
A—Jaw of the Sperm whaleB—CaseC—JunkD—White HorseE—Blanket or blubber, which was stripped from the carcass in a spiral fashion. The blubber hook was inserted in a hole,f, for the first cut.G—H—Head and lips of the Bowhead. The latter were very rich in oil.
A—Jaw of the Sperm whale
B—Case
C—Junk
D—White Horse
E—Blanket or blubber, which was stripped from the carcass in a spiral fashion. The blubber hook was inserted in a hole,f, for the first cut.
G—H—Head and lips of the Bowhead. The latter were very rich in oil.
The same method of stripping was employed in all species of whales.
Cutting-in Diagram