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in the years 1916–1919. It is an early example of
Canadian documentary filmmaking, and is the most complete of Kean's surviving productions. It is probably the earliest extant film to depict steam whaling on the west coast of North America. The original version (1916) was promoted under the titles
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shows the preparation of harpoons and equipment; the search for whales; the pursuit, harpooning and killing of a whale; and all aspects of the flensing and processing of carcasses at the whaling station (the latter in graphic detail). The film includes shots of the Rose
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Sechart whaling station on Vancouver Island's west coast. From the brief published description, the footage shot appears to have covered the same subjects as those filmed in 1916. In July, he again sailed from Victoria on the
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After starting his filmmaking career early in 1914, Kean soon became involved in recording the various industries of
British Columbia. In the fall of 1916, he obtained permission to film aboard vessels of the
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Kean, A. D. (1916). "Whale Hunting Off the Coast of British Columbia."
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