KOS Vll

REFERENCE

Reference numberRMPC-101\101205

DETAILS

TitleKOS VllDescriptionWhale Products Pty Ltd. Tangalooma purchased the Kos Vll in 1952. On 6 June the first Humpback whale was killed by Captain Melsom aboard Kos Vll, 3.5km north of the Cape Moreton lighthouse. This whale chaser is referred to in the book The Whales Journey - A year in the life of a Humpback and a century in the history of whaling by Stephen Martin.Date1952Record typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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CollectionRedcliffe Museum Photographic Collection

CONNECTIONS

PlaceMoreton Island (Qld.)Subject (keywords)boatingwhaleswhaling stationsboatswhalingfishing (work)whaling equipmentwhaleboatswhalemenislands

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Access restrictionsPhysical copy restrictedRestrictions on useRestrictions varyCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number RMPC-100\100001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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