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Whale catchers

Scope note

Small, engine-powered ocean-going vessels used to hunt and kill whales; generally used in conjunction with whale-oil factory ships.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000232760

Broader Terms used

whaling vessels

Term used for

catchers, whale

Equivalent Terms used

whale catcher

Created

13yrs ago

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