Flensing a humpback whale onboard a whaler, at South Georgia. This is the belly of a humpback whale on board an Antarctic whaling factory ship. The whale would be laid on its side and a deep incision was made along its side, back and belly. The cut sections of blubber were pulled off with a large winch, while the 'flensers' kept cutting it free. The whale was then turned over in order to get what was left on the other side.

Parish

Not in Shetland

Collection

Photographer

Williamson, R

Access Level

Public

Source File Name

46604_3.jpg

Subjects

Subjects > Fishing > Whaling > Antarctic Whaling