In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
On what day did the whale attack occur?
On what day did the whale attack occur?
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On what day did the whale attack occur?
On November 20, 1820, the lookout on the Essex spotted spouts, and the men boarded whaleboats to chase the whales. During this incident, a large bull sperm whale attacked the ship several times, damaging the ship beyond repair.
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex