When the Cheynes Beach Whaling company closed in 1978, they quite simply put down their tools and walked away. This makes visiting the historic whaling station a very authentic experience as the site is basically the same as when it was fully operational.
After Humpback whales were no longer allowed to be hunted, they continued to hunt Sperm whales to produce whale oil which was used in lots of things from pharmaceuticals to ice cream.
The museum and the tour gives a fantastic insight into the lives and work of whalers and the production facilities.
Even if I think whales should not be hunted … it’s part of the history of Albany (WA), the country and the world.
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