In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
November 20th 1820
What happened to the ship?
What happened to the ship?
On November 20, 1860, the crew of the Essex determined to hunt whales. During the hunt, a very large sperm whale began to attack the boat, causing irreparable damage to the ship.
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex