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whal·ing [ˈ(h)weɪlɪŋ] N no pl

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whale [(h)weɪl] N ZOOL

blue ˈwhale N

ˈkill·er whale N

ˈsperm whale N

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The purpose of whaling was largely to collect blubber.
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He established his own shipping company in 1915, and was particularly engaged in whaling.
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Also, the 1850s gold rush saw workers abandon whaling for the gold fields.
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The whaling method was based on landing the whale, where it would be partitioned and the blubber boiled.
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The island supports a small population that has been whaling for hundreds of years.
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A second harbour was constructed between 1897 and 1906 to provide a safe haven for whaling and fishing boats.
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Whaling was also a major industry in the late 19th century.
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He later joined his father in the family timber business, which he expanded into coal, iron, shipping and whaling.
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After a few years of whaling, the station was turned into a herring processing plant, going out of business in 1885.
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The site has scenes showing whaling activities in great detail.
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