Photograph of a fin whale

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Photograph of a fin whale
Photograph made of paper

Donated by Christian Salveson, 1968
Museum number 1968-89-2

This black and white photograph shows a dead fin whale lying on its side on the deck of a factory ship. The distinctive lined skin of the whale is clearly visible. The whale's mouth is open and it lies amidst a litter of metal objects on the wooden deck.