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New Calves of 1999 - Part 2

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calf of 99059

Throne

black mark on right fluke looks like a large chair or throne

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Chimney's calf

Honu

the Hawaiian word for turtle was given for the marks on the lower part of the right fluke

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Compass's calf

Impact

the white mark left of center looks like an impact crater

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Cyrano's calf

Not named in 99

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Diablo's calf

Sierra

the trailing edge of the right fluke looks like a mountain range

 

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