WHALING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXII, Issue 15704, 25 August 1911, Page 7

WHALING IN NEW ZEALAND.

FOREIGNERS AS COMPETITORS [From Our Correspondent.]

AUCKLAND, August 23.

The days of whaling in New Zealand waters are about to be revived. In the days of the sailer it was a great fight between the hunter and the hunted, but nowadays the steam whaler, with its shot-gun harpoon gives the whale little chance when it gets within striking distance. An Auckland-owned steam trawler, the Hanauui, Ims been engaged in whaling on the New Zealand coast for twelve mouths or so with gratifying results. A Norwegian steamer similar to vessel is expected to arrive in the dominion towards the end of the year, and a firm at Akaroa, Messrs Wilkins and Sons, are making inquiries as to tho prospects of whaling, while a Norwegian, Mr Johan Bryde, is also interested. In a communication to Captain T. Cook of Auckland, Mr Bryde says that he has recently purchased the big steamer Buceros (6600 tons), and is fitting her up as a floating factory where all the work of converting whales into oil, etc., can be done. He inquires for accurate information as to the seasons for the humpback and right whales and which harbours are most suitable for them. Captain Cook, who has been offered the command of the Buceros, has replied that Wheugamuniu and Stewart Island are the most suitable places for both whales in season.