The 1903 Whaling Season

This chapter explores the 1903 decline of the local whale population in relation to expansion of whaling in Newfoundland, and the role of the Ellefsen family during this period and their contributions to the industry.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dickinson, Anthony B., Sanger, Chesley W.
Format: Book Part
Language:unknown
Published: Liverpool University Press 2001
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5949/liverpool/9780973007305.003.0005
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Summary:This chapter explores the 1903 decline of the local whale population in relation to expansion of whaling in Newfoundland, and the role of the Ellefsen family during this period and their contributions to the industry.