Whale on a Wharf
Something different....
The west coast of America is home to several types of whales, which are alway a treat to see and watch.
"In May of 2019, the 42-foot carcass of a male gray whale washed up on the shores of northwestern Puget Sound.
Today his complete skeleton is on permanent outdoor display, on Union Wharf, along the waterfront of Port Townsend, WA. It was given the nickname “Gunther” the gray whale by veterinarian Dr. Stefanie Worwag and her husband, retired police officer Mario Rivera.
Worwag and Rivera then gained permission from NOAA to articulate Gunther’s skeleton, (originally to be on their property), and began a multi-year rebuilding process. They asked for advice and assistance from industrial designer Les Schnick and shipwright Ric Brenden, who volunteered to create a mount for the massive skeleton. Their highly skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail, turned a large pile of bones into the magnificent gray whale skeleton exhibit on Union Wharf." ptmsc.com
I'll be posting 3 more images of this impressive display over the next 3 days. Hit L to see Gunther better.
Thanks for taking a look!
Whale on a Wharf
Something different....
The west coast of America is home to several types of whales, which are alway a treat to see and watch.
"In May of 2019, the 42-foot carcass of a male gray whale washed up on the shores of northwestern Puget Sound.
Today his complete skeleton is on permanent outdoor display, on Union Wharf, along the waterfront of Port Townsend, WA. It was given the nickname “Gunther” the gray whale by veterinarian Dr. Stefanie Worwag and her husband, retired police officer Mario Rivera.
Worwag and Rivera then gained permission from NOAA to articulate Gunther’s skeleton, (originally to be on their property), and began a multi-year rebuilding process. They asked for advice and assistance from industrial designer Les Schnick and shipwright Ric Brenden, who volunteered to create a mount for the massive skeleton. Their highly skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail, turned a large pile of bones into the magnificent gray whale skeleton exhibit on Union Wharf." ptmsc.com
I'll be posting 3 more images of this impressive display over the next 3 days. Hit L to see Gunther better.
Thanks for taking a look!