In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

What are The Marquesas

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Answered by Cat on 30 Dec 03:35

These islands were the closest to the Essex when it sank, located about 1,200 miles away. The crew, however, feared that the islands were inhabited by cannibals and chose to sail for South America instead.