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Was the ‘Enormous Serpent’ of HMS Daedalus in 1848 a “Sei” Monster?

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Rick SpilmanApril 18, 2025

An updated repost of an odd bit of history. One of the most interesting accounts of a sea serpent is that of the HMS Daedalus in 1848. When sailing in the South Atlantic, some 300 miles from the coast of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged HMS Daedalus, Royal Navy, sea serpent, Sei whale

Was the ‘Enormous Serpent’ of HMS Daedalus in 1848 a “Sei” Monster?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Rick SpilmanApril 18, 2025

One of the most interesting accounts of a sea serpent is that of the HMS Daedalus in 1848. When sailing in the South Atlantic, some 300 miles from the coast of present-day Namibia, officers and crew aboard the ship saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged HMS Daedalus, sea serpent, Sei whale
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