Why did whaling at Cheynes Beach stop?
The Cheynes Beach Whaling Company closed due to various factors. Fuel prices were on the increase and whale oil prices were on the decrease. People the world over were becoming conservation minded and protesting. The main reason for the closure was the economic down fall predicted and the fact that 3 of the company’s 4 chasers were up for replacement at an average cost of $6 million each!
