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Whaling Trypot

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Pakington Whaling Station Port Gregory

c. 1850

Overview

Whaling trypot

Historical information

The trypot came from Pakington Whaling Station at Port Gregory

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-114-NHSO/48

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Cast iron pot measuring 1metre across with handles on either side and one side with a flat side with pouring slots.

Contextual Information

A trypot is a large pot used to remove and render the oil from blubber obtained from cetaceans (whales.

Place made

Fremantle
Western Australia
Australia

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Northampton Historical Society Inc.

Northampton Historical Society Inc.

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Whaling Trypot

Whaling trypot used at the Pakington Whaling Station at Port Gregory
Bo Wong, WA Museum

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