Petrel
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Petrel

Petrel, with Curlew moored outside on the left and the whale catcher stores on the right.

Looking over Petrel and Curlew to the plater's shop, machine shop and fuel tanks.

Petrel in Winter. Built in Oslo in 1928 - A steam driven whale catcher of 245 tons and 115 feet in length, she was converted to a sealer in 1957 by removing the open walkway from the bridge and the harpoon gun. (This was replaced later)