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

In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. What were the origins of the Nantucket Island whaling industry?

Asked by ArkangelRestrain on 31 Oct 10:31

Last updated by anonymous on 01 Nov 11:19

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Answered by MHood2 on 01 Nov 11:19

In 1672 colony a whales called "scragg", probably Grey Whales, entered the harbor and were pursued and killed by the people of Nantucket. This event started the Nantucket whaling industry.