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Illustration by Juliet Jacobson

The carpenter was a skilled hand aboard a whaler. He was responsible for repairs to ship and whaleboats. He made emergency repairs to damage due to storms or whales (stove boats). He lived in steerage and his lay or share was approximately 1/190 of the profits.

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