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- History_of_Svalbard comment "Svalbard was undoubtedly spotted by Willem Barentsz in 1596, although it may have previously have been discovered by Pomors or Norsemen. Whaling for bowhead whale started in 1611, which was dominated by English and Dutch companies, although also other countries participated. The activity was aggressive as there was no agreement about sovereignty. Whaling stations, the largest being Smeerenburg, were built during the 17th century, but gradually whaling decreased were operations became pelagic.".