| Variant title |
Vernacular in curves the mythologizing of the Great Lakes whaleback. |
| Summary |
The "whaleback" type of bulk commodity freighter, indigenous to the Great Lakes of North America at the end of the nineteenth century, has engendered much notice for its novel appearance; however, this appearance masks the essential vernacularity of the vessel. Comparative disposition analysis reveals that whalebacks experienced longevity comparable to contemporary Great Lakes freighter of similar construction material and size, implying that popular narrative overstates whaleback abnormality. Market and social forces which contributed to the rise and fall of the whaleback type are explored. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of History. |
| General note | Advisor: Bradley Rodgers. |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 28, 2016). |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 2016. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
