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Occupations aboard a whaling vessel

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A whaling vessel required individuals to fill a variety of roles, from manning the ship to processing captured whales*. Positions aboard a vessel were hierarchical, with master and mates at the top (and earning a larger share of profits), through harpooners, craftspeople and ordinary crew, down to greenhands (those taking part in their first voyages) at the bottom of structure of pay and respect.**
The following occupations are listed in documents from the Eunice H. Adams' 1887 voyage:

Owner
Master
Mate
2nd Mate
Boatsteerer
3rd mate
Steward
Cook
Ordinary Seaman
Seaman
Green Hand
Shipkeeper
Carpenter
 

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