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

What is The Azores and Cape Verde Islands

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Last updated by Cat on 30 Dec 03:36

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Answered by Cat on 30 Dec 03:36

These Atlantic islands were provisioning stops for many whaleships. Livestock and vegetables could be purchased cheaper here than on Nantucket. The Essex stopped at these islands as well, purchasing a whaleboat to replace one that had been damaged on the first leg of the voyage.