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Modern Equipment Transforms Canadian Whaling Tactics
Vancouver Island crews adopt killer boats with bow cannons and radar to hunt whales near Coal Harbor. The Nahmint’s crew, led by Nelson, harpoon, haul, and render two large carcasses using powered cutting gear and cranes, reflecting a shift from traditional hand-to-death methods to a streamlined, modern operation.
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