I don't like hunting but I must admit that in 1530 the mariners had to be brave to hunt whales... This site helps to understand how and why they put their lives in danger to capture those giants of the sea.
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| Red Bay |
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Red Bay is a fishing village and former site of several Basque whaling stations on the southern coast of Labrador in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Between 1530 and the early 17th century, Red Bay was a major Basque whaling area. The site is home to three Basque whaling galleons and four small chalupas used in the capture of whales. The discovery of these vessels makes Red Bay one of the most precious underwater archaeological sites in the Americas. Since June 2013 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - in: wikipedia
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