James Bartley (1870–1909) is the central figure in a late nineteenth-century story according to which he was swallowed whole by a sperm whale. He was found still living days later in the stomach of the whale, which was dead from harpooning. The story originated of an anonymous form, began to appear in American newspapers.

Feb 14, 2025 · When suddenly a humpback whale came up and swallowed Adrian and his inflatable kayak. They disappeared from view. A few seconds later Adrian is spit out, as he reappears at the surface yards away from the spot where he’d disappeared into the whale’s gullet, and moving sideways fast. A moment later came the yellow kayak.

Aug 22, 2018 · Iceland is not the only country to continue whaling in the North Atlantic, an activity that has been practised for more than nine centuries. But what does modern-day whaling look like? Part 1 of 3 of the “Whaling” Series. Part 2: Whaling: Poized to fizzle out? Part 3: Whaling: Do the whales hunted in the Nordic countries visit the St. Lawrence?

Sep 12, 2022 · The practice of whaling in Norway dates back to the 9th century Vikings – a fact often used by Norwegian whaling supporters to justify modern-day whale hunting as a longstanding cultural tradition.

Feb 21, 2025 · A Norwegian, Svend Foyn, brought whaling into the modern age with the construction of his 86-ton, seven-knot Spes et Fides, the first steam-powered whale catcher. Generating only 50 horsepower, it relied on stealth and various new technologies, including Foyn’s newly invented harpoon cannon.

Feb 18, 2025 · People have heard and dismissed the famous story of Jonah and the whale ( Jonah 1). But there is now a breaking news story about a kayaker, Adrián Simancas, being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale.

Today’s whale hunting is conducted in an entirely different fashion. Weapons have improved dramatically, and are now propelled by mechanical means, often exploding upon impact. Whales that used to evade hunters by speed are now subject to being killed due to the advanced capabilities of modern whaling ships.

Jun 11, 2021 · In a story reminiscent of that of Biblical Jonah, a veteran lobster diver was swallowed whole by a humpback whale on Friday off the Massachusetts coast and survived to tell the tale.

Learn about “modern day Jonah”, man swallowed by a Whale, who became popular in religious tracts and broadcast. Claire at Hawaii Ocean Sports shares the story!

Mar 17, 2015 · According to the story, a 30-foot rorqual whale caused a stir when it came close to the shore off the town of Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth. It ran against the town’s pier and beached itself while being chased by several boats.