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Whale Vertebra

c. 1990
Subcollections
Maritime
Overview

whalebone vertebra

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
Maritime > Whaling
Material
Bone
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
Deceased Whale
Whale Bones
Place made
Port Georgraphe, Western Australia, Australia
Year
c. 1990
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
Completeness
100
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Whale Vertebrae
Whale Vertebrae

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