8. Considering the handicaps of inadequate equipment and a 

 brief operational period, the 1945-46 Bonin whaling operations produced a 

 satisfactory yield. The catch of 113 whales yielded 1,005.4 metric tons 

 of whale products (including 46 metric tons lost through sinking), valued 

 at approximately ¥7,000,000. Products and value are reported as follows? 



WHALING- OPERATIONS IN BONIN ISLANDS AREA, 1945-46 SEASON 



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