BBC documentary on British whaling history
The BBC has produced, June 2014, a television documentary about Britain’s whaling history. It is supported by a number of short video films on its website.
These are:
- “Whale products and whaling in the 18th and 19th Century”. Click here
- “Ships of the British whaling fleet in Antarctica”. Click here
- “Arrival at South Georgia” — the centre of the British whaling industry. Click here
- “Leith Harbour Whaling Station” — the main port and centre of operations in South Georgia. Click here
