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Harpoon — A harpoon is a long spear like instrument used in fishing to catch fish or other large aquatic animals such as whales. It accomplishes this task by impaling the target animal, with the fishermen then using the a rope or chain attached to the butt … Wikipedia
Swivel gun — The term swivel gun usually refers to a small cannon, mounted on a swiveling stand or fork which allows a very wide arc of movement. Another type of firearm referred to as a swivel gun was an early flintlock combination gun with two barrels that… … Wikipedia
Toggling harpoon — The toggling harpoon is an ancient weapon and tool used in whaling to impale a whale when thrown. Unlike earlier harpoon versions which had only one point, a toggling harpoon has a two part point. One half of the point is firmly attached to the… … Wikipedia
Two flue harpoon — The two flue harpoon or two flue iron (which, together with the one flue harpoon, were known as common harpoons) is a type of harpoon using in whaling for at least 1000 years. It appears in works of art dating back to the 14th century.In the… … Wikipedia
West Chop Light — is a lighthouse station located at the entrance of Vineyard Haven Harbor in Tisbury, MA on the northern tip of West Chop, a few miles from the village of Vineyard Haven.The first convert|25|ft|m|sing=on rubblestone lighthouse and dwelling were… … Wikipedia
