From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.10481
Whaler GAYHEAD with crew aboard. "Saving sperm oil on wrecked whaler GAYHEAD." "1913 and 1914- whaler GAYHEAD, Capt.Porter wrecked near Chignick, Alaska, 27 June 1914." "Photo of crew trying to salvage of whale oil in barrels (about 32 gal barrels.) note chain (anchor chain) locker midships by main mast.- all wood ??? windlass including gypsie heads.( except iron bands and bolts)" "4 active whale boats & 1 spare." "GAYHEAD was a three masted barque." [no NF ref]
