Three 17th century whaling stations in southeastern Svalbard: an archaeological missing link

Abstract Remains of three whaling stations on small islands south of Edgeøya, Svalbard, are described. They are believed to be British stations dating from the 17th century. Construction of tryworks and dwellings may represent an intermediate stage between that of Basque whaling stations in southern...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Author: Hacquebord, Louwrens
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1988
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400008755
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400008755
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Summary:Abstract Remains of three whaling stations on small islands south of Edgeøya, Svalbard, are described. They are believed to be British stations dating from the 17th century. Construction of tryworks and dwellings may represent an intermediate stage between that of Basque whaling stations in southern Labrador and of west European stations on the west coast of Spitsbergen.