event

event tossing second iron overboard

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Properties

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0
consequences
can lead to casualties, iron becomes a 'dangling terror'
description
A critical and dangerous action in whaling where a harpooneer intentionally throws the second iron overboard to prevent entanglement or injury when a whale reacts violently.
purpose
prevent jeopardy to crew
trigger
violent whale reaction

Relationships

  • referenced_byBox Line
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    the spare coils of box line (mentioned in a preceding chapter) making this feat, in most instances, prudently practicable
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    2026-03-02T00:08:20.516Z
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