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Toggling harpoon — The toggling harpoon is an ancient weapon and tool used in whaling to impale a whale when thrown. Unlike earlier harpoon versions which had only one point, a toggling harpoon has a two part point. One half of the point is firmly attached to the… … Wikipedia
Harpoon — A harpoon is a long spear like instrument used in fishing to catch fish or other large aquatic animals such as whales. It accomplishes this task by impaling the target animal, with the fishermen then using the a rope or chain attached to the butt … Wikipedia
One flue harpoon — The one flue harpoon or one flue iron (sometimes single instead of one is used) is a type of harpoon used in whaling after its introduction in the early 19th century when it replaced the two flue harpoon. Due to the asymmetric design of the head… … Wikipedia
Two flue harpoon — The two flue harpoon or two flue iron (which, together with the one flue harpoon, were known as common harpoons) is a type of harpoon using in whaling for at least 1000 years. It appears in works of art dating back to the 14th century.In the… … Wikipedia
Harpon — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Harpon (homonymie) et Harpoon. Harpon Azilien, Mas d Azil, Muséum de Toulouse. U … Wikipédia en Français
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Whaling in Western Australia — was one of the first viable industries established in the Swan River Colony following the arrival of British settlers in 1829. The industry had numerous ups and downs until the last whaling station closed in Albany in 1978.There are two main… … Wikipedia
List of ancient weapons — Ancient weapons = Mêlée (excluding polearms ) * Axe **Khopesh ** Masakari ** Sagaris ** Tomahawk (also thrown) ** Nzappa zap (also thrown) * Cestus * Club * Eku * Flail * Gun (staff) (not the projectile weapon) * Knife ** Dirk ** Kukri ** Pugio * … Wikipedia
Lewis Temple — (1800 – 18 May 1854) was an American blacksmith, abolitionist, and inventor. Born in slavery in Richmond, Virginia, he moved to the whaling village of New Bedford, Massachusetts during the 1820s. In 1848 he invented a type of toggling harpoon… … Wikipedia
Toggle — may refer to: *Toggle Mechanism *Toggle switch *Toggling harpoon *A type of textile closure, like an elongated button … Wikipedia
