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Rosyth fin-whale fundraiser

In October 1833, a dead 83ft fin whale washed ashore at Rosyth. Locals built a roof and walls around it and charged admission to buy coal and meal for the parish poor.

A book of whales London,J. Murray;1900. http://biodiversitylibrary.org/item/16965

For comparison, the average Atlantic fin whale is 65ft. The longest ever recorded was 85ft.

References

Perthshire Courier. 10th October 1833. pg. 2.