THE COUP DE GRACE. This picture, which was taken from the barrel at the masthead, shows the last of a whale that led the ship a four-hour chase, with the first harpoon in its side. It was finally necessary to go out in the small boat or "pram,” and lance him.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 20, 19 May 1909, Page 35
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51THE COUP DE GRACE. This picture, which was taken from the barrel at the masthead, shows the last of a whale that led the ship a four-hour chase, with the first harpoon in its side. It was finally necessary to go out in the small boat or "pram,” and lance him. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 20, 19 May 1909, Page 35
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