Title: Remains of a Strange Sea Monster found on the Beach, Henry Island, Near Prince Rupert, B.C. November 1934

This record describes an item in the Wrathall Photo Finishing Ltd. fonds.

Creator: Wrathall, John (Jack) Richmond

Date: November 1934

Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of men and children standing near the remains of a basking shark found on the beach at Henry Island. Typed annotation on recto read: "Remains of a strange sea monster found on the beach, Henry Island, near Prince Rupert, B.C. Nov. 1934. Considered to be the original sea serpent, seen in various parts of the world. Scientists claim it is "Cetorhinous [sic] Maximus" - Copyright Photo Wrathalls. PR."

Responsibility: John (Jack) Richmond Wrathall

Notes:
• Title is a formal title proper transcribed from the image.
• See photograph WP996-98-11448.

Name Access:
Wrathall, John (Jack) Richmond

Subject Access:
Basking Shark
Sea monsters

Geographic Access:
Prince Rupert, B.C.
Henry Island, B.C.

Negative Number: JRW497

Record ID: 2893


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