 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1798 -
Description: Steel harpoon, one metre in length, with slight bend in shaft. Arrow shaped head and ring at far end. Found at Lughrata, Flinders Island. Probably used for sealing which was an active industry in the Furneaux group around the 1800's. Format: realia Object: harpoons Material: iron Titles: Lughrata Harpoon Subjects: harpoons; sealing Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00364 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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