Work as hard if hvalbåt “harpoon II” as a new construction of Nylands Workshop on trial in inner Oslofjord.
From the National Library's collection of pictures.
Colored with DeOldify + Photoshop.
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Melsom & Melsom its Whaler “pol II” as a new construction of Nylands Workshop on trial in inner Oslofjord.
Posted with permission from The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord.
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A/S Rosshavets Hvb “Star III”. Bygget outpost boat (patruljebåt) after hvalbåtdesign at Nyland Workshop, Oslo (362). Originally commissioned by Whaler-A / S Ross Sea (Rasmussen, Konow, Moe), Sandefjord. Building Contract requisitioned by the German occupation-power (Admiral Norway) as VARANGER (V.5905).
Posted with permission from The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord.
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Whaling boat “Star I”. Presumably outermost Sandefjordsfjord. Considering the good condition of the hull, it is perhaps a trip on the fjord to test equipment or verify repairs before season.
Posted with permission from The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord.
Photographer: unknown
Year: 1956-1967
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Whaling boat “Narval”, and another whaler from Pesca, by countries in Grytviken with several whales each.
See more from Theodor Andersson's photo collection on Hvalfangstarkiver.no
Posted with permission from The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord.
Photographer: Theodor Andersson
Year: 1926-32
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An Elephant Seal chugging up on the beach at Strømnes.
Photographer: Sverre Akseth
With permission from Arne Petter Akseth.
Elephant Seal
A well-known design of t. Andersson from a slightly different angle. King Edward Point med radiomaster (listed 1923/24 along with other buildings that were used by the Discovery Program) and “I stride II” by Harpon-brygga.
See more from Theodor Andersson's photo collection on Hvalfangstarkiver.no
Posted with permission from The Whaling Museum in Sandefjord.
Photographer: Theodor Andersson
Year: 1926-32
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Salvesens hvalbåt “Southern Lotus”. Built as HSE “Phlox”, launched as HMS “Lotus”. Taken over by the Free French Navy in May 1942 and renamed “Commander d'Estienne d'Orves”. Returned Great Britain in May 1947 and again given name “Lotus”. Bought by South Georgia Co.. i 1948. Bøyebåt 1948-1952, Whaler from 1953 to 1963.
HVB “Southern Lotus”
British Movietone
A / S Space’ Whaler “Kos 29” the field accompanied by four other Kos-boats.
Year: unknown
From Oddbjørn Huseby archive.
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