South Georgia Museum

Reproduction
Object number
2026.57.2
Title
Whale meal sack
Creator
Nippon Suisan Kaisha
Description
Whale bone meal sack for Antarctic Japanese whaling company. Made from paper outer and plastic inner. Un-used. Black text on front "W B M / ANTARCTIC / [TWO RED CIRCLES ON INSIDE OTHER] NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA, LTD. / TOKYO, JAPAN / 45 kgs"
Production period
1960s
Subject
Whaling, Leith Harbour Whaling Station
Object name
sack
Material
paper, plastic
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