19th Century Whaling
During a period of the 19th century, Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts was a hub for whaling around the world. Peggi Godwin of the… read more
During a period of the 19th century, Nantucket off the coast of Massachusetts was a hub for whaling around the world. Peggi Godwin of the Nantucket Historical Association discussed the history of whaling and the impact it had on this small island community. The Nantucket Historical Association hosted this talk and provided the video. close
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