This was once a common type of vessel in Nova Scotia waters. The smaller version had removeable masts with tanned sprit-sails and was known as a 'Labrador Whaler'. The larger version, shown here, was called a 'Tancook Whaler'.
Photographer: W.S. Archibald
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Ships: Sailing Whaler
Nova Scotia Archives — https://archives.novascotia.ca/Schooners/archives/
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