The Cruise of the "Cachalot" Round the World After Sperm Whales
Chapter 4
versus speed--A grand sea-boat--The Sargasso Sea--Natural history pursuits--Dolphin--Unconventional fishing--Rumours of a visit to the Cape Verdes--Babel below--No allowance, but not "full and plenty"--Queer washing--Method of sharing rations--The "slop-shop" opened--Our prospects.