Scrimshaw Museum
Rua José Azevedo, 9, Horta 9900-027 - Portugal
Phone: +351 292 292 327 - Fax: +351 292 391 287
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The Scrimshaw Museum, a must for all visitors to Faial, contains a magnificent set of pieces carved from the teeth of sperm whales, engraved with beautiful sailing boats, mermaids, images of whale-hunting, among many others. This is a private collection belonging to the owners of the “Peter Sports Café” next door, which is a famous meeting place for seafarers from all over the world. The books in which they have written their dedications over the years are also on display in the Museum. The collection also has bibliographies, documents and photos.
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