One flue harpoon — The one flue harpoon or one flue iron (sometimes single instead of one is used) is a type of harpoon used in whaling after its introduction in the early 19th century when it replaced the two flue harpoon. Due to the asymmetric design of the head… … Wikipedia
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
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
Harpon — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Harpon (homonymie) et Harpoon. Harpon Azilien, Mas d Azil, Muséum de Toulouse. U … Wikipédia en Français
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
Getter Robo — ゲッターロボ (Gettā Robo) Genre Action, Mecha Manga Written by Go Nagai, Ken Ishikawa … Wikipedia
technology, history of — Introduction the development over time of systematic techniques for making and doing things. The term technology, a combination of the Greek technē, “art, craft,” with logos, “word, speech,” meant in Greece a discourse on the arts, both… … Universalium
