Balaena
An oil painting by George Cummings
The workings of a factory ship


In 1946 Balaena was equipped with a Walrus aircraft to assist with whale spotting. The following year this practice was ceased as it was considered “unsporting”.
Walrus aircraft fitted - 1946
Balaena Art Gallery
Vessel |
Built
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Service
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Tonnage
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Balaena
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1946
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1946 Built for United Whalers as Balaena
1953 Transferred to Hector Whaling
1960 Sold to Japan
|
15715
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Official Number
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Ship Builder
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Engine Builder
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Engine Type
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HP
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Screws
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199454
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Harland & Wolff
Belfast
|
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2 x Triple Expansion Steam
|
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2
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