Out on the SHIP OF FOOLS and came upon Gotham Whale's cataloged Humpback Whale Number NYC0012. NYC12 has been in the shadows of the NYC skyline since August 15th, 2014. Well that is the day we spotted NYC12 in NYC waters on the American Princess with Gotham Whale, so I am going with that. NYC12 has been seen 5-6 times since August 15 including today, August 31st. Waves were up to a 4-foot chop not good conditions for watching a humpback feed, while holding a camera, trying to get a clean photo and navigate a 26-foot boat.

The whale was feeding on lots of Bait Balls of Bunker and around him was a small pod of Dolphins playing in the waves, but they came and went fast. #12 was very aggressive while feeding maybe because of the 4-foot chop? it displayed Vertical, Surface and Swimming lunges. The Whale knew I was there and I gave him much room (Whale SENSE) to do its thing. we were with #12 for about an hour and on his exit, did this unbelievable breach, eyes open (looking right at us) body almost all out the water. The best breach I have witnessed to date. Then it took a few big breaths, fluked us and went out way off-shore. Nice to see you #12, have a great day.

Last year NYC12 had a very big gash on his rounded projection near tip of lower jaw. That gash has healed well but it has another scrape or deep cut in a different spot this year.