In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex What were the origins of the Nantucket Island whaling industry? Asked by ArkangelRestrain on 31 Oct 10:33 Last updated by anonymous on 01 Nov 11:18
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.