<p>1969
Ink and Sperm Whale Teeth
2015.053.001-.009
Headquarters Artifact Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command
</p><p>The set of nine scrimshaw whale teeth feature detailed seafaring scenes related to whaling expeditions. In 1969, USS  WHITE SANDS (ADR-20) was deployed to assist in the search for the nuclear submarine SCORPION (SSN-589) lost near the Azores. An officer aboard WHITE SANDS produced these detailed designs. The nature of the recovery mission meant WHITE SANDS was at sea for extended lengths of time, providing ample off-duty hours to produce the intricately engraved works of art.
</p><p>Learn more about USS WHITE SANDS(ADR-20) here: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/w/white-sands.html">www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/da...</a>
</p><p>And more about the USS SCORPION (SSN-589) here:
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