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Einar Strand

Role: Blacksmith

Served Date: 1920 - 1962

Einar Strand, Norway, is thought to be the one of the longest serving whalers. First working at Ocean Harbour and then moving to Grytviken whaling station, he taught countless blacksmiths throughout his long career. He was well-respected and well-regarded, known to many as bestefar, or grandfather in English.