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Fine Art Print : Whale hunting vessel and factory by G. H. Davis
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Whale hunting vessel and factory by G. H. Davis
Floating whale factories: ships which reduce their prey to oil and by-products on the spot. A whale-hunting factory and its catcher vessels at work in the Antarctic: a floating plant which transforms a whale an hour into compressed meat and tanks of oil. Date: 1946
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1946 Antarctic Catcher Compress Compressed Compression Davis Factories Floating Meat Process Processing Product Products Reduce Reducing Reduction Section Tank Tanks Technology Transform Transforming Vessels Whale Whaling
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of whaling industry with our Fine Art Print of "Floating Whale Factories: Ships which reduce their prey to oil and by-products on the spot" by G.H. Davis. This captivating image from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection showcases a whale-hunting factory and its catcher vessels at work in the Antarctic. Each print in our Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints is available under Rights Managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity for your home or office decor. Bring the intrigue and history of the sea into your space with this stunning, vintage photograph.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.7cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Floating Whale Factories: Transforming Whales into Oil and By-Products on the Spot (1946) This photograph by G. H. Davis presents a striking image of the advanced whale hunting industry in the Antarctic during the mid-20th century. The scene showcases a whale factory ship, surrounded by several catcher vessels, working in unison to reduce a whale from its living form to valuable oil and by-products. The floating factory, a remarkable feat of maritime technology, serves as a self-contained processing plant, transforming a whale into compressed meat and tanks of oil within an hour. The cross-section view illustrates the intricate process, with the catcher vessels transporting their freshly harvested whales to the factory, where they are processed and stored. This photograph offers a glimpse into the industrial side of whale hunting during the 1940s. The technology employed in these ships allowed for the efficient reduction of whales, enabling large-scale production and the mass distribution of whale products. Despite the historical significance of this industry, it is essential to remember the ethical considerations and environmental impact of such practices. The photograph's title, "Floating Whale Factories," highlights the unique nature of this industry, where the processing and production occurred at sea, making it a crucial innovation in the history of whaling.
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