In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
Importance of Galapagos Islands
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Located six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands were a favorite provisioning stop for whalers. The men collected giant tortoises on the islands and did repairs on the Essex.