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After being killed by whaleboat crews, the whale was secured alongside the ship and cut into pieces, which were cooked in the try-pots. The resulting oil was casked and stored below the decks.
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After being killed by whaleboat crews, the whale was secured alongside the ship and cut into pieces, which were cooked in the try-pots. The resulting oil was casked and stored below the decks.
After being killed by whaleboat crews, the whale was secured alongside the ship and cut into pieces, which were cooked in the try-pots. The resulting oil was casked and stored below the decks.

The mizzenmast is the mast located aft, or behind, the mainmast on a ship. It is typically the rearmost mast on vessels with three or more masts. A mizzenmast can also refer to the fore-and-aft sail set on this mast. Historically, increasing the number of masts was a key strategy for enhancing a ship's speed.1234

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