In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
November 20th 1820
What happened to the ship?
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What happened to the ship?
On November 20, 1860, the crew of the Essex determined to hunt whales. During the hunt, a very large sperm whale began to attack the boat, causing irreparable damage to the ship.
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex