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Sea Serpent / 1875 Brazil
A sperm whale is attacked by a sea serpent off the coast of Brazil (witnessed by captain and crew of the Pauline ) Date: 13th July 1875
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13th 1875 Attacked Brazil Crew Folklore Pauline Serpent Sperm Whale Witnessed
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 3.8cm (3" x 1.5")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil, on the fateful day of July 13, 1875, the crew and captain of the Pauline, a sailing vessel, bore witness to an extraordinary event that would soon become a captivating tale in maritime folklore. The serene surface of the sea belied the turmoil beneath, as a colossal sperm whale was violently attacked by an elusive and enigmatic creature - a sea serpent. The Pauline's logbook records the chilling account of the encounter, with the crew describing the serpent as a monstrous, undulating beast with a length of over 100 feet and a girth of 20 feet. Its sinuous body, adorned with barnacles and seaweed, undulated through the water, leaving a trail of bubbles in its wake. The sea serpent's head was described as having the shape of a dragon's head, complete with sharp teeth and piercing eyes. As the sperm whale thrashed about in the water, the sea serpent wrapped its powerful coils around the hapless creature, dragging it down into the depths. The crew, transfixed by the spectacle, watched in awe and terror as the sea serpent devoured the whale, its massive jaws opening wide to swallow the beast whole. The encounter left an indelible mark on the crew of the Pauline, who reported their sighting to the scientific community upon their return to shore. Despite skepticism from some quarters, the tale of the sea serpent attack off the coast of Brazil continued to captivate the imagination of sailors and landlubbers alike, becoming a cherished part of maritime folklore.
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