Unidentified Smith Docks built Salvesen-catcher with whale along the side of the road into the digester.
Salvesen
Al Greig
An Elephant Seal chugging up on the beach at Strømnes.
Photographer: Sverre Akseth
With permission from Arne Petter Akseth.
Elephant Seal
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
Unidentified Salvesen-catcher. Catch number 11.
Photographer: Ronald F. Grant
Year: 1955-1960
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From the Faroe Islands, we have received a series of photos taken by Jógvan Kristjan Henrikssons grandfather early 1900s. They are scanned by Jógvan sister and originals in the possession of their half-brother at Nøtterøy in Norway. They were found in an attic where they had lain perhaps 80 year. They show, among others. whaling with A / S Vegas liquid floating factory “Commander In” (later “Ernesto Torquist”) off Kamchatka and Mexico, as well as scenes from Durban.
Joak is just happy that someone can have joy and interest to them:) They are probably from multiple locations, my grandfather had a long career. If I can get some information about the pictures along the way so I am very happy about it. 🙂
7:30. Unidentified Smith Docks built Salvesen-catcher with whale along the side of the road into the digester.
Photographer: Allan Stewart Greig
Al Greig
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A set of Salvesen catchers docked in Leith Harbor. I can not decipher some names, but if anyone can see the boats there are so please leave a message!
Year: 1950-the number
Photo: via Karl Jan shoe Torp
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