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Antarctica - Norwegian Whaling Ships


 

Whale Catchers and Whaling Factory Ships belonging to Norwegian Whaling Companies were established in Antarctic Waters from the beginning of the 20th century. Several Norwegian Shipowners had strong interests in other Nation's Whaling Companies, for instance in Great Britain, the Netherlands and Argentine.

Cancellations/Covers
 

Ø"Südmeer" - former Norwegian "Sydis"

"Wikinger" - former Norwegian "Vikingen"

 

 

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"Brutus" - Wreck in Prince Olav's Harbour (the latter King Olav V of Norway)

"Bayard" - Wreck in Ocean Harbour

"Karrakatta" in Husvik Harbour

"Louise" in Grytyviken

"Louise" in Grytyviken

Sealer in Grytviken