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A dolphin called 'Pelorus Jack' [PRG 280/1/44/595] • Photograph

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Summary

A dolphin known as 'Pelorus Jack' which was protected by order in Council, New Zealand; it was famous for meeting steamers as they approached French Pass, near Wellington and preceding them for up to half an hour which provided an attraction for passengers and tourists.

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Physical description

photograph; 24.5 x 13 cm

Dates / Publication details

1912

Collection

Part of Searcy Collection

Subject

Dolphins

Catalogue record

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General notes

Magazine cutting.

Digitisation information

Date

23/09/2002

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,393 x 2,011 pixels (6.8 MP)

Size

6.83 MB

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