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Sven (or Svend) Foyn (1809-1894) was a whaler born in Tønsberg in southeast Norway. In 1856, he invented the bow-mounted harpoon cannon, with an explosive head. This invention helped resuscitate the declining whaling industry. Some believe it began the era of modern whaling. Later "improvements" to Foyn's harpoon shot compressed air into the whale, so that it would not sink before it could be dragged onto the whaling ship.
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Is Miss Bailey a cat?
she is a rare kind!!!!! A bailey cat. There is only one in the world and works at greycourt school. It is very mysterious and if you see it you should hide and harpoon it!!!!!
Can a squirrel be shot out of a cannon like ammo?
sure, why not?
Were to play kitten cannon?
You can play kitten cannon on Arcade prehacks.com. You just need to google the following. "KittenCannon Hacked", and then the first link should be KittenCannon - ArcadePreHacks.com.
What does the cannon on a horse's leg mean?
A cannon bone is a horse's third metacarpal or metatarsal bone, located between the knee or hock and the fetlock joint. It is a weight-bearing bone that helps support the horse's body. A cannon bone is essential for a horse's movement and stability.
What is the best angle for kitten cannon?
88.5 degrees, so you can launch the kittens properly.
Who invented the hand cannon?
It is not known who exactly invented the hand cannon but it is thought to have originated in China. The hand cannon is the earliest firearm.
When was the cannon invented?
The cannon was invented in China to replace the seige engine in destroying castles. The first cannon used in Europe was in the mid 1300's.
Who invented the exploding harpoon for whaling?
The exploding harpoon for whaling was invented by the American inventor and whaler, Lewis Temple, in the 19th century. He designed this innovative weapon to improve the efficiency of whale hunting by allowing hunters to kill whales more effectively from a distance. The exploding harpoon was patented in 1864, and it marked a significant advancement in whaling technology during that era.
Why was cannon invented?
To kill and maim.
When was the breaching cannon invented?
in 1958
Who invented the field guns and cannon?
blacks did
What is an antonym for harpoon?
Sorry, there is no antonym of harpoon.
How can you use the word harpoon in a sentence?
That's a fine, antique harpoon. Careful with that harpoon, Eugene.
Who invented the Napoleon Cannon?
Louis Napoleon of France
Was the camera invented by a Canadian?
The Panoramic camera was invented in 1887 by J.R. Cannon (a Canadian).
What shoots a harpoon?
A harpoon gun or a harpoon device is typically used to shoot a harpoon. It is a specialized tool designed for hunting or capturing sea creatures, such as whales or fish, by impaling them with a harpoon attached to a rope for retrieval.
What is a harpoon in French?
Harpoon in french is actually "harpon"
