Earl_of_Rochester
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Tairusiano
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The whaleship Essex, was sunk by huge whale some says it measured 26 meters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_(whaleship)#A_whale_attacks_Essex
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_(whaleship)#A_whale_attacks_Essex
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Giant squid too. This was considered a fabulous creature up until relatively recently.
Sawfish were also dreaded in many cultures because of their destructive powers.
Sawfish were also dreaded in many cultures because of their destructive powers.
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There have also been stories of giant squid attacking boats even in modern times.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalopod_attack#Giant_squid
I also remember on CBC Radio from years ago, accounts of survivors of U-Boat attacks off of Newfoundland being attacked by giant squids.
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yes and no.
A lot of the legends are based on creatures I'm sure existed.
The giant squid can reach 40 feet that we know of. Im sure some can reach longer. So I'm sure it was a scary sight to see a squid as big as your boat.
Biggest octopus was 30 feet and 600 lbs.
Moby Dick took inspiration from the Essex.
A lot of the legends are based on creatures I'm sure existed.
The giant squid can reach 40 feet that we know of. Im sure some can reach longer. So I'm sure it was a scary sight to see a squid as big as your boat.
Biggest octopus was 30 feet and 600 lbs.
Moby Dick took inspiration from the Essex.
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Todd Feinman
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Initially, but when you realize it's just a small chainsaw, the fright wears off.This one looks absolutely terrifying!
