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Thar She Blows Still Rings Out On New England Coast
A descriptive feature follows whaling at sea and in Durban South Africa. It recounts Sperm whale hunting by Union Whaling Company Limited with harpoon launches, factory processing, and safety measures. It notes International Whaling Commission rules, season dates, whale types, and conservation concerns.
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New England
Steve Libby
Central Press
New
Union Whaling Company Limited
Durban
South Africa
Tnly
Indian Ocean
Maine
Cap’n Ahabs
International Whaling Commission