On May 5th 1992 a dead nineteen metre Blue whale was washed ashore on the South Coast of Victoria. This video documents the challenges faced by the Museum of Victoria in retrieving the carcass, and the preparation of the skeleton for permanent exhibition at the Museum. Photography, music and narration by Dr David Smith. Rights held by Dr David Smith.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
309743
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy