Blubber Collection

Christmas Presents
For many years it has been the custom of Mr. E. A. Anderson of Broadstairs to take out Christmas presents to the crew of the Goodwin lightship - collecting the presents. Date: 1930s

Captured Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) being readied for helicopter transport near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

The flensing of a whale
5311798 The flensing of a whale; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the flensing - the slicing of skin or fat from a whale. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Implements used in the Greenland whale fisheries
5310333 Implements used in the Greenland whale fisheries; (add.info.: Engraving depicting implements used in the Greenland whale fisheries. 1. Tail-knife, used to cut the fins from dead whales. 2)

Soapine household cleaner. Late 19th century (American trade card for Kendall Manufacturing Company, Providence)
538729 Soapine household cleaner. Late 19th century (American trade card for Kendall Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island)

Oil skin jacket, made of bladder, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Oil skin jacket, made of bladder, 1929.

Fish blubber, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Fish blubber, unknown date

Iceland: Melting whale oil on the coast
3786646 Iceland: Melting whale oil on the coast; (add.info.: Iceland: Melting whale oil on the coast. Illustration of 1911. Also shown: Askja volcano in Vatnajokull glacier. Liebig Collectible Card)

Wreck of the Bayard in Ocean Harbour a whaling station in South Georgia Island, with a colony of South Georgia Island Shag (Phalacrocorax georgianus)

Anchor chain of the Dias, a wreck in Grytviken. Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors, but most walls and roofs of the factory have been demolished for safety reasons. South Georgia Island

Petrel whale catcher. Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors, but most walls and roofs of the factory have been demolished for safety reasons. South Georgia Island

Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). Artist
Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Beached Whale, 1598. Creator: Jacob Matham
Beached Whale, 1598

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) fight while feeding on carcass of dead Fin Whale floating in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) fight while feeding on carcass of dead Fin Whale floating in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) feeding on carcass of dead Fin Whale floating in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor in late summer Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor during late summer storm Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor in late summer Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor during late summer storm Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding atop Fin Whale carcass along Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat or challenge display securing harem during mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat or challenge display securing harem during mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat or challenge display securing harem during mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat or challenge display securing harem during mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, face reflecting in water, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull and cow mating, portrait, bull is biting cow in neck to hold her, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of fighting cows in harem, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal female (cow) (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of fighting cows in harem, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of pub, face reflecting in water, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) portrait of bull during harem and mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) big bull in colony of chinstrap penguins, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) big bull in colony of chinstrap penguins, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) big bull in colony of chinstrap penguins, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) big bull in colony of chinstrap penguins, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull and cow mating on beach or surf, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) pub with mother (cow) on beach, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008

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"Blubber: A Fascinating Tale of Whaling, Survival, and Tradition" In the remote wilderness of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, captured Polar Bears are being prepared for a unique mode of transportation - helicopters. These majestic creatures symbolize the resilience and adaptability of nature in the face of changing environments. Journeying further south to South Georgia Island, we stumble upon the haunting wreck of the Bayard in Ocean Harbour. This once-thriving whaling station now stands as a testament to both human ambition and its consequences on marine life. As we explore Grytviken Whaling Station, open to visitors seeking insights into our historical relationship with whales, we come across an anchor chain from another shipwreck - Dias. It serves as a reminder that even relics can tell stories about our past mistakes and lessons learned. Amongst these remnants lies a glimpse into daily life at Grytviken; walls adorned with images depicting Petrel whale catchers reveal the harsh realities faced by those involved in this industry. Their sacrifices were not without controversy or ethical debates. Traveling back in time to Cape Roberts circa 1911-1913 through an artist's eyes captures an intriguing scene where Forde cooks seal-fry on a Blubber Stove. This artwork encapsulates how humans have historically relied on blubber for sustenance amidst challenging conditions. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with Jacob Matham's masterpiece "Beached Whale" from 1598. Through his intricate etching technique, he immortalizes mankind's fascination with these magnificent creatures while simultaneously raising questions about our impact on their existence. These captivating glimpses into various aspects shed light on humanity's complex relationship with wildlife throughout time. From capturing polar bears for research purposes to whaling stations' rise and fall – each image tells its own tale within this larger narrative.