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In the Heart of the Sea

The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

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Nathaniel PhilbrickFirst published 20003 editions

In 1819, the 238-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage to hunt whales. Fifteen months later, the Essex was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale.

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First publish date 20001 credited authorSearch language english

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