Great Manta 1933

This signed photo postcard shows “THE GREAT MANTA” that was captured by Captain A.L. Kahn on August 26, 1933. The huge ray was reported to have weighed over 5,000 pounds and measured more than 20 feet across the wing. The critter was caught when it became fouled in the anchor line of the “MISS PENSACOLA II” and was unable to free itself. The ray was towed to Feuerbach and Hansen’s Marina in Brielle, New Jersey where it was hoisted ashore with a travel lift.

Catturata nel 1933 dal capitano Kahn a largo delle coste olandesi di Brielle la manta più grande del mondo era larga 6 metri e pesava ben oltre le 2 tonnellate… che dire? WoW!