Item 25101 - Fishermen with beached whale, Ragged Island, 1927 Item 25101 - Fishermen with beached whale, Ragged Island, 1927 Contributed by Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Item 25101 Zoom 4425px x 3482px - 14.8"w x 11.6"h @ 300dpi | Need a larger size? *Credit line must read: Collections of Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Image Info Fishermen from Orr's Island peel back the blubber of a dead finback whale using a hook, ax, and ropes. The whale beached itself on Ragged Island. Captain William Sylvester (bearded man), Chester Black (with hat) and Sam Doughty (in cap) assist. Show Details