whaling_equipment

druggs

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Properties

_kg_layer
0
construction
two thick squares of wood, line attached
description
Curious contrivances, originally invented by Nantucket Indians, consisting of two thick squares of wood used to fetter whales by creating enormous drag.
inventor
Nantucket Indians

Relationships

  • are used onGallied Whales
    description
    Druggs are specifically employed when whales are frightened or agitated, making them more effective.
    source
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    source_text
    It is chiefly among gallied whales that this drugg is used
  • damagesWhaleboat
    description
    One of the druggs malfunctions, causing significant damage to the boat by tearing out a seat.
    source
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    source_text
    it caught under one of the seats of the boat, and in an instant tore it out and carried it away
  • extracted_fromSource
    extracted_at
    2026-03-02T00:08:21.418Z
    source
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