Red Bay Basque Whaling Station
- States
- Canada
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2013
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 51.726925, -56.4295222222
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1412
- WH Site
- 1412
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Red Bay Basque Whaling Station, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada, is a 16th-century archaeological site from Europe’s earliest industrial whaling ventures. Preserving sunken galleons, whale oil tryworks, and artifacts, it highlights the Basque whalers’ pivotal role in the global economy. Recognized for its historical significance, it stands as a testament to Canada’s early maritime and industrial past.
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