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Whaling flenser Long Caption: Whaling flenser or blubber spade with flat metal pear-shaped end. Wooden handle inserted into hollowed metal socket. From a Dundee whaler. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: TOA0015 Artist: unknown Date: 19th century Medium: metal: steel; wood [handle] Size: 655 mm x 145 mm x 40 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.