After 40 days, the Sea Shepherds spot the Japanese factory ship, the Nisshin Maru. Chuck Swift orders the Bob Barker and the Ady Gil to launch a full assault.
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Whale Wars: Charging the Factory Ship
After 40 days, the Sea Shepherds spot the Japanese factory ship, the Nisshin Maru. Chuck Swift orders the Bob Barker and the Ady Gil to launch a full assault.
Added: Jun 25, 2010
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Runtime: 02:05
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