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Factory ships

Scope note

Whaling vessels specifically designed for processing whales as they are caught; usually accompanying whale catchers. For the facilities where whales are processed on shore, use "whaling stations."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232759

Broader Terms used

whaling vessels

Equivalent Terms used

factory ship

Created

13yrs ago

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