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Whale Vertebrae

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c. 1990

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Overview

whalebone vertebrae

Historical information

The whale skeleton is an interesting and complex structure. The bones are arranged in a way that allows the whale to move through the water with grace and power. The skeleton is also quite strong, able to support the enormous weight of the whale’s body.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.025

Item type

Animal Specimens

Themes

Maritime > Whaling

Material

Contextual information

In the 1990's, Mr Nicholson dug the canals with Vincents Earthmoving. This was a bone that he recovered at Port Geographe.

Keywords

Place made

Port Georgraphe, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Saturday, 31 January, 2026

Completeness

100

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