THE GALLERIES 



Returning through the Hall of Geology, there will 

 be noted a line example of the moose and a skeleton 

 of the same. It is hoped ultimately to move this 

 mount to the main floor of Holmes Hall. 



The Whale. — The object of most interest in the 

 gallery of Agassiz Hall is the skeleton of the Green- 

 land whale. This whale wandered into Charleston 

 harbor January 7, 1880, and led to a whale hunt 

 under most unusual circumstances. The hunt lasted 

 nearly all day, being joined in by ail sorts of craft, 

 even the harbor tugs lending a hand, and the ferries 

 going out of their way to give their passengers a view 

 of the struggle. The blowing of the factory whistles 

 toward evening announced the death of the whale. 

 It was then towed over to Sullivan's Island where 

 the remains were visited by thousands. The total 

 length in the flesh was 41 feet and 6 inches. It was 

 said by those who knew to have been a young whale. 

 The mounting is by Dr. Manigault. 



The upper part of the case in the center of the 

 hall contains skeletons of the sea-going mammals, in- 

 cluding the dugong, seals ? etc. 

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