Description
The American Pacific Whaling Company photograph collection, 1915-1959, bulk circa 1915-1920, (SAFR 24424, P14-004) is comprised
mainly of photographs of whaling activities, some featuring American Pacific Whaling Company vessels, likely along the Pacific
Coast of North America. The collection has been processed to the Collection level and is open for use.
Background
The American Pacific Whaling Company was founded circa 1911 and was headquartered in Washington State. In 1918, the company
became part of Consolidated Whaling Corporation, which also included the North Pacific Sea Products and Victoria Whaling Company.
The company appears to have had whaling stations in Bay City (Grays Harbor), Washington; Akutan, Alaska; and Port Hobron,
Alaska.
Restrictions
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the researcher's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other
case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Availability
This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.