Tenzing is a US Navy whaleboat built in 1982 for ship - to - shore usage. (orcadreams.com)
Off - loaded into whaleboats by burly and frighteningly - tattooed crewmen with the same nonchalance that they hoist 200 pound sacks of copra, passengers have to be open to adventure, surprise, and authenticity. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
The museum has an extensive scrimshaw collection, and New York's only 19th - century whaleboat that's fully equipped with its original gear — but don't worry, it hasn't been in use for nearly 100 years. (discovermagazine.com)