Whale Collection (page 9)

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Emel Tunaboylu

Whalesfamily
Emel Tunaboylu

Hitching a Ride
Francis Minoza

My name is Elijah
Andrea Izzotti

Within the Orca's Domain
Kenichiro Hagiwara

Sailor with pet bear on Whale Island Royal Navy

Dead polar bear on a whaling boat in Greenland - Victorian period

Polar bear cub on a whaling boat in Greenland - Victorian period

On board a whaling ship near Greenland - Victorian period

Whale bone, Whaling ship, Greenland

A whaling ship near Greenland - Victorian period

Greenland Inuits on board a whaling ship - Victorian period

A beached whale, UK, Victorian period

Portsmouth Whale Island Naval Barracks early 1900s

Dundee Whaler's Harbour early 1900s

Whalebones at Teignmouth, Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Rare CGT Gerrer agent's calendar showing the ships of the line including the Ile de France. 9 x 14 inches

Dead Whale + sea birds Date: 1925

Cartoon: At Northward Ho!
Cartoon by Laurie Tayler showing the challenges of playing an arctic round of golf. Date: circa 1924

Rorqual Whale captured in the River Dart, Devon 1856
Pike-headed rorqual whale being attacked by a local cottager on the north shore of Millbay Creek, River Dart. The whale had beached itself when the tide fell

The phrase Vive la France formed by British sailors to welcome their French counterparts at Whale Island in 1905. Following the Entente Cordiale agreement of 1904

NEWFOUNDLAND WHALING
Whaling in Newfoundland. Date: 1930s

BEACHED WHALES
Whaling in Norway. Dead whales are lined along the beaches. Whale meat, fat and other parts are sent to market and used for a great number of commodities, including perfume Date: 1930s

Map of the English coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415468 Map of the English coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 32.5 -- 51.0 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the South England coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415466 Map of the South England coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 32.5 -- 50.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map part of the coast of Norway and Sweden, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415471 Map part of the coast of Norway and Sweden, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 33-- 51.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the coast of Norway and Sweden between Merdoy and Uddevalla, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415469 Map of the coast of Norway and Sweden between Merdoy and Uddevalla, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 33 -- 51.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the countries around the Arctic Circle with the three voyages of the Dutch in 1598, 1878 (litho)
7415818 Map of the countries around the Arctic Circle with the three voyages of the Dutch in 1598, 1878 (litho) by Doetechum, Baptista van (active 1583-1611) (after) ; 43.5 x 56.5 cm; Rijksmuseum

A sperm whale washed up on the beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-26 (oil on panel)
7412460 A sperm whale washed up on the beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-26 (oil on panel) by Savery, Hans I (1597-1654); 53--85 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Magic encounter
Serge Melesan

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394857 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394859 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394858 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Whale in Antarctica
John-Mei Zhong

Dutch Trade Map of the Baltic Sea
Dutch Trade map of the Baltic Sea (hand-coloured engraving) During the last decades of the 16th century and throughout the 17th century Dutch merchants

Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior 146454 Killer Whale
United States Navy - Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior 146454 Killer Whale (MSN 12406, call-sign 004'), of VQ-2, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 20 July 1991. Date: 1991

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
3760728 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); (add.info.: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling)

Whale Stranded on the Ice, 1865 (engraving)
LSE4077152 Whale Stranded on the Ice, 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whale Stranded on the Ice - in " The World of the Sea" by Alferd)

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
3760725 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); (add.info.: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. The Whale swallowing the Mariner)

Moby Lives
Jeffrey C. Sink

An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315998 An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315343 Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats. From William Jardine The Naturlist's
530711 Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats. From William Jardine The Naturlist's Library: On the Ordinary Cetacea, Edinburgh, 1837. Hand-coloured engraving

USA, Utah. Eye of the Whale Arch, Arches National Park. Date: 17-03-2021

Sweet Dreams
Jennifer Lu

Jonas swallows by the whale, 1926 (Illustration)
7304410 Jonas swallows by the whale, 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Jonas swallowed by the whale" Illustration by Benjamin Rabier)

The flukes of an adult female sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming underwater, Roseau, Dominica, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Re-Dive
Daisuke Kurashima

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"Captivating and Majestic: Exploring the World of Whales" Whales, these magnificent creatures of the deep, have fascinated humans for centuries. From the iconic Moby Dick to real-life encounters with killer whales and belugas, their presence leaves us in awe. In Herman Melville's timeless novel "Moby Dick, " we catch a glimpse of the legendary white whale that has captured imaginations for generations. A wood engraving from the late 19th century provides us with a rare visual representation during Melville's lifetime. Moving on to present-day wonders, we encounter "MEL, " an adult male killer whale or orca who roams the waters off Patagonia, Argentina. These images taken in March 2006 show him hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte. His strength and intelligence are truly remarkable. The enchanting beluga it also makes an appearance in our journey through these captivating creatures. Pictured as PT9599, this majestic creature glides gracefully through Arctic waters in Kareliya, Russia's White Sea. Venturing further into Canada's Vancouver Aquarium, we witness another mesmerizing display by a killer whale breaching its way through Pacific Northwest waters. The sheer power and elegance displayed by these giants is simply breathtaking. Not limited to just one species, humpback whales join our exploration as they breach dramatically off Alaska's coast. Their acrobatic displays leave spectators speechless while highlighting their natural gracefulness. As we delve deeper into understanding these marine marvels' social structures and family dynamics, we come across a heartwarming image of a sperm whale family swimming together harmoniously. This reminds us that beneath their immense size lies intricate relationships built upon love and care. Whether it be spy hopping or breaching out of water like acrobats performing for an audience, each interaction with these incredible beings offers glimpses into their mysterious world—a world that continues to captivate and inspire us.