Poster Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Northumberland > Boulmer
Poster Print : This monster from the deep ended its life on a beach in Northumberland
Poster Prints from Memory Lane
This monster from the deep ended its life on a beach in Northumberland
This monster from the deep ended its life on a beach in Northumberland and what to do with the carcass was a headache.
Technically, the sperm whale belonged to the Queen, but what she would have done with 53 tonnes of blubber, is anyones guess.
The date was October, 1973, and the authorities in Boulmer issued a warning to any souvenir hunters who had ideas about tampering with the 54ft beast.
David Anderson, receiver of wrecks at Blyth, said: " I seem to have hawked it around the country, but no-one is interested. I have spoken to pet food firms and edible oil refiners, but it is no good to them. If all else fails, we will have to arrange for the council to cut it up, bury it or burn it."
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21389665
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating mystery of the deep sea with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This mesmerizing image, titled "This monster from the deep ended its life on a beach in Northumberland" by NCJ from Memory Lane Prints, tells the tale of an immense sperm whale that once ruled the ocean depths. The challenge of dealing with its colossal carcass on the shore was a headache for the locals, but the sight of this majestic creature stranded on the beach was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bring the enchanting underwater world into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Order now and let the story of the sperm whale from Northumberland inspire you every day.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 31.4cm (23.4" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Memory Lane Prints
> Mirror
> 0100to0199
> 00101
> Animals
> Mammals
> Physeteridae
> Sperm Whale
> Animals
> Mammals
> Sperm Whale
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Northumberland
> Blyth
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Northumberland
> Boulmer
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Northumberland
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This monster from the deep ended its life on a beach in Northumberland, leaving authorities and locals grappling with the daunting task of disposing its colossal carcass. Weighing a staggering 53 tonnes, this sperm whale technically belonged to the Queen herself, but what to do with such an enormous creature proved to be quite the conundrum. In October 1973, Boulmer authorities issued a stern warning to souvenir hunters who entertained thoughts of tampering with the majestic 54ft beast. David Anderson, receiver of wrecks at Blyth, tirelessly sought solutions for this unusual predicament. Despite his efforts in reaching out to pet food firms and edible oil refiners, none saw any value in this massive blubber-laden specimen. Frustrated by their lack of interest, Anderson lamented that if all else failed, they would have no choice but to arrange for the council's intervention - either cutting it up or burying it or even resorting to burning it. This photograph captures not only the sheer size and awe-inspiring presence of this deceased sea giant but also highlights the challenges faced when nature presents us with unexpected dilemmas. It serves as a reminder that even after death, these magnificent creatures continue to captivate our imagination and pose unique logistical puzzles.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
