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Shoal of whales in the Solway Firth.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Clipping from the Illustrated London News showing beached whales at Solway, with other whales spouting in the water.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1855-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Illustrated London News

Materials

ink; paper; mounting; color wash

Measurements

6 in x 10 in

Place Made

Britain: London

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