St. Philomena School

Portsmouth, RI USA

Whaling in 19th Century New England 

    Would you like to sail aboard a 19th century whaling ship?

I would not like to sail aboard a 19th century whaler because of the hard work and the long hours. It would be hard to sleep on a stormy night and easy to get sick. The hunt could be up to five years long.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

     

 

 

  

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March 2005