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were taken on Raikoke, 400 on Musir, and 53 on Srednoi.  The following year (1874) only 70 were clubbed on Musir.

15-17 years ago, 3000-5000 skins a year were taken on Raikoke, Musir and Srednoi, every kind of seas, even new born pups being taken.

The statement that Suisan Kaisha was established in 1873 (23 years ago) requires confirmation.  Did Mr. K.