Whaling harpoon

Whaling harpoon. Double shaft, barbed head. For use with gun. Inscribed 'R. Mitchell and Son PHD. Mazinthien 1851'. 'Mazinthien' home port, Peterhead in 1851.

Object Details

ID: TOA0021
Type: Whaling harpoon
Display location: Not on display
Creator: R. Mitchell & Son
Date made: 1851
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 260 mm x 70 mm x 1290 mm x 4 kg