New London, CT
New London was once the thirst busiest whaling port in the United States behind only New Bedford, MA and Nantucket, MA. This mural pays homage to the role that whaling had in the development of New London. Male sperm whales can grow to a length of over 60 feet and can weigh over 56 tons. Based on that, this could almost be a life-sized portrait of a sperm whale.
Looks like he is using the signpost as a toothpick!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what to make of his expression, but those little fishies better skedaddle.
ReplyDeleteAn iconic mural for southeastern Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful mural of an iconic whale. Good that whaling is now history. Just hope the sperm whale will survive. Fine photo.
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