The Thimble Tickle squid

In 1878 a giant squid was captured at Thimble Tickle (now Glovers Harbour), Newfoundland. Guinness long recognized it as the largest on record.

1878 CE · 49.47, -55.48 · status: explained

The account

The village now calls itself the 'home of the giant squid', with a heritage centre and a life-size sculpture.

Connections in the atlas

• The Portugal Cove giant squid

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Glovers Harbour