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Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers
Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers
Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers

Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers

Object NameHarpoon
ClassificationsWhaling
DimensionsOverall: Length: 60.6 cm
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDMS003112
About MeHarpoons such as this were manually thrown at whales. The barbed tips would help to hold the whale close to the boat and prevent it deep diving.
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Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers
1829 - 1849
Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers
Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers
Harpoon Used By Whalers
Harpoon Used By Whalers
True Love
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Harpoon & Head Used By Whalers
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