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Whale hunting vessel and factory by G. H. Davis

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


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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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