{"product_id":"whaling-ship-full-sail-1910s-rppc-postcard-unposted-divided-back-photo","title":"Whaling Ship Full Sail 1910s RPPC Postcard Unposted Divided Back Photo","description":"\u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"font-family:Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: \" market sans arial sans-serif font-size: medium\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eThis early 1910s real-photo postcard captures a fully rigged whaling vessel under sail during the final era of traditional sail-powered commercial whaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eWhaling ships like this represented a transitional phase in maritime industry, combining centuries-old sailing technology with an extractive economy that linked coastal ports to global trade in oil, baleen, and other whale products. These vessels were central to the economic and cultural life of whaling communities and remain visual symbols of an industry that shaped seafaring routes and ship design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eThe photograph presents the ship broadside with multiple tiers of canvas set, emphasizing the height of the masts and the dense web of rigging required to manage such a vessel. The absence of shoreline detail places focus on the hull, sails, and deck structure, preserving a documentary view of the ship’s working form rather than a stylized scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1245\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858815119544,"sku":"20260128","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_234caeae-fadd-41c9-a478-6f8b3c6d5125.jpg?v=1771301211","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/whaling-ship-full-sail-1910s-rppc-postcard-unposted-divided-back-photo","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}