Whale Rib Bone

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Partial whale rib bone found on a Busselton beach

Historical information

Whaling was one of the first industries established in WA. The Castle Rock Whaling Company based itself at Castle Bay between 1845 to 1872, as it provided shelter, water, firewood and a high point from which to spot whales. Running a whaling station at such a remote spot had its problems like drunkenness, absconding workers and in 1849 all boats and sheds were destroyed by fire.

The two main species of whales targeted by whalers at Castle Bay were the Humpback Whale and the Southern Right Whale which migrate north-south along the Western Australian coastline stopping in Geographe Bay to feed and strengthen their calves before continuing to the Southern Ocean.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2024.131
Item type
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Material
Width
7 cm
Height or length
150 cm
Depth
8 cm
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Busselton Historical Society

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Partial Whale Rib Bone
Partial Whale Rib Bone

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