Whales were frequently seen, both rorquals and killers.

Several whales appeared which Captain James Davis reported were "blue whales" (finners or rorquals).

These finners or rorquals are enormous mammals, and on one occasion we were followed by one for several hours.

While thus making northing we had several fine catches of porpoises, and saw many rorquals, but sperm whales appeared to have left the locality.

Like the Rorquals, they follow the Herring and Mackerel shoals.