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RefNoMS/215/47
Previous numbersMS.215.133
LevelItem
TitleThe manner of the Whale fishing in Groenland [Greenland], given in by Mr Gray to Mr Oldenburg for the Society
Datend
DescriptionDescribes the ships used, the number of men and equipment, the process of hunting the whale, how the whale is brought in to the ship, and the process of cutting it up
Extent5 pages
AccessStatusOpen
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