Subscribe to download
Ocean Harvester (whaling ship)

The Ocean Harvester is based on numerous real-world whale catchers, ships that accompany the larger factory ships that process whales into bone meal, meat, and oil. As such these catchers are supposed to be smaller and more nimble than the big factories and can keep up with pods of whale. This ship is based on modern Norwegian ships, the Australian catcher Cheynes IV, the British Ross 1, and the German Rau IX. Many, but not all, whale catchers had numbers on the side of their superstructure.

For historic footage of whale catcher in action, here's a 12 minute newsreel from England in the 1940s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zADNZup3Fmg

To start up, head down to the engineering room (aft of the engine room). Throw the breakers and activate the pumps. You can also activate the automatic bilges and the automatic sprinkler system. Engage the generator clutch in the engineering compartment, then climb up to the bridge. The engine can be throttled up and the drive clutch can be engaged.

Features:
Functional harpoon
33,000 liter fuel capacity
Automatic bilges and fire suppression
Crow's nest with weather systems and whale-spotting alert activation
Work (hauling) and cruising speeds (~17 kts top speed - authentic to actual catchers)
Reverse
Detailed interior with cabins for 8, mess/galley/rec room, and two heads
Weather information system
Aft deck control system

In the future I may include an inflation system (catchers will inflate the whale's corpse to keep the body afloat) and possible a whaling mission with a new creation...