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Whale claw; Anton Gjelstad; SGHT.1992.4.13

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Whale claw; Anton Gjelstad; SGHT.1992.4.13Whale claw; Anton Gjelstad; SGHT.1992.4.13Whale claw; Anton Gjelstad; SGHT.1992.4.13Whale claw; Anton Gjelstad; SGHT.1992.4.13
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Name/Title
Whale claw
About this object
Whale claw. Used to drag whales, tail first, up the stern ramps of factory ships. The claw weighs about 1.5 tons but was able to drag 100 tons.

Maker
Anton Gjelstad
Maker Role
DESIGNER
Medium and Materials
Metal and paint
Measurements
L. 3850mm x W. 1400mm x Depth. 660mm
Weight. 1.5 tons
Subject and Association Keywords
LEITH HARBOUR
CHRISTIAN SALVESEN
Collection
SALVAGE
Object Type
Whaling
Object number
SGHT.1992.4.13

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