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Killer boat used in whaling. The "killer boat" shown here is employed for the actual harpooning of whales. The harpoon gun may be seen on the prow. At left is the narrow "walk" from the captain bridge to the gun. When the whale is sighted, all movements of the "killer boat" are directed by the gunner

Harpoon hits humpback whale. The humpback whale has just been hit by the harpoon, and the bomb on the harpoon head has exploded. The gunner who fired the shot is shown in the foreground. The twisting of six-inch manila line attached to harpoon indicates the force of the impact

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Killer boat used in whaling. The "killer boat" shown here is employed for the actual harpooning of whales. The harpoon gun may be seen on the prow. At left is the narrow "walk" from the captain bridge to the gun. When the whale is sighted, all movements of the "killer boat" are directed by the gunner

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01/01/1935
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