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The Petrel a whale catcher. Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia
The Petrel a whale catcher. Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia. Grytviken is open to visitors, but most walls and roofs of the factory have been demolished for safety reasons
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Antarctic Convergence Antarctica British Overseas Territory Cannon Cumberland East Bay Derelict Extractive Industry Factory Fishery Grytviken Hunt Industrial Industry King Edward Cove Metal Overseas Territory Petrel Polar Front Polar Region Rust Settlement Ship South Georgia Southern Atlantic Subantarctic Subpolar Weathered Whale Whaling Whaling Station Wreck Harpoon Martin Zwick
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Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Whale Tales - A Rusty Remnant of Whaling Days in South Georgia
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. In this photo print, we catch a glimpse of the intriguing past at Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia. The star of the show is none other than "The Petrel" an old whale catcher that once sailed these icy waters in pursuit of magnificent giants. Now standing as a weathered wreck, The Petrel tells tales of daring hunts and industrial prowess from days gone by. With its metal exterior rusting gracefully, it stands as a testament to the extractive industry that once thrived here. Grytviken itself may have lost some walls and roofs over time for safety reasons, but its charm remains intact. This remote settlement invites visitors to explore its history amidst stunning Antarctic landscapes. As you gaze upon this photo print, imagine the brave souls who manned these ships and faced the harsh polar front head-on. Feel their excitement as they embarked on perilous adventures armed with harpoons and cannons. While commercial whaling is now a thing of the past, let us remember this image not for profit or exploitation but rather for appreciating our planet's rich history. So come along on this visual journey through time and be transported to an era when man battled nature's mightiest creatures in search of oil - all within the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica's southern Atlantic realm.
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