In a daring attempt to create media controversy, Pottsy and Giles board the Yushin Maru #2 from the Delta at extremely high speeds. This single act created a media firestorm and help put Sea Sheperd in to the public eye. [Season 1]
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Whale Wars: Boarding a Japanese Whaler
In a daring attempt to create media controversy, Pottsy and Giles board the Yushin Maru #2 from the Delta at extremely high speeds. This single act created a media firestorm and help put Sea Sheperd in to the public eye. [Season 1]
Added: Jun 4, 2009
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Runtime: 01:54
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