WHALING IMPLEMENTS -14-
T1970.984.a-m
The Bateman whaling gear appears to be American made. (a) Harpoon gun, Greeners. (CB). (c) Head spade - lack wooden handles. (d) Spade (?cutting spade) - lack wooden handles. (e) Hand-lance - lacks wooden handle. (f) ?Blubber pike. (g) Mincing knife. (h) Whaleboat crutch. (i) Skimmer - lacks handle. (j) Skimmer - lacks handle. (k) 4? Rowlocks (l) Gun cleaner. (m) Loggerhead. There is a diagram for each item. a,b & e see T797. i,j & l see T311. c & h see T75.201
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | T1970.984.a-m |
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Accession Date: | 22 May 1972 |
Measurement
length | 1080mm |
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width | 1020mm |
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