Stern of Spanish Whaler Sierra

Stern of Spanish whaler Sierra.

Unique identifier: GP01FPT

Type: Image

Shoot date: 01/01/1979

Locations: Europe, West Europe, Spain

Credit line: © Greenpeace / David McTaggart

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Whale Meat from Spanish Whaler Sierra

The Spanish whaler Sierra was a controversial pirate whaler. It was owned by Norwegians and operated by South Africans with Japanese technicians on board. The whale meat was sold to Japan and the whale oil to Norway and the EEC. The Sierra was killing every whale she could find, including juveniles, nursing mothers and endangered species. Her career was brought to an end on july 16, 1979 when Paul Watson's boat Sea Shepherd rammed her twice.

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