| Creator(s): unknown Description: Coroded 1m long metal section of a whale harpoon. The harpoon has an arrow head with barbs along sheath. This whale harpoon was found at Recherche Bay on Planters Beach by Luke Shields during his Easter holidays in 2002. It had been uncovered by a storm and lay exposed on the sand. During the time it has been buried in the sand, rust has bonded a thick layer of sand to its surface making it look much thiscker than it really is. It was probably bent during the battle to kill its last whale. Format: Realia Object: harpoons Titles: Whale Harpoon Subjects: whaling Places: Planters Beach, Reserche Bay Institution: Cygnet Living History Museum Inc. Object number: CLH_00170 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Cygnet Living History Museum Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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