ANSFM : 1968.277.3
Museum
Scottish Fisheries Museum
Date
19th century
Object Number
ANSFM : 1968.277.3
Title

Harpoon

Object Category
Whaling
Object Name
Harpoon
Description

Hand Harpoon recovered from a dead whale.  The harpoon head is made of iron and has a sharp point with barbs designed to catch in the whale's flesh.  The metal part of the shaft has been twisted into coils like a corkscrew, giving some impression of the struggle put up by the whale and the dangers faced by the whalers.  

Acquisition Number
ANSFM : 1968.277.3
Method
Donation
Location
On display, Whaling Gallery