A Brief History of Whaling
The 19th Century Whaling Industry Thrived for Decades
by Robert McNamara
Updated March 09, 2017
The 19th century whaling industry was one of the most prominent businesses in America. Hundreds of ships setting out from ports, mostly in New England, roamed the globe, bringing back whale oil and other products made from whales.
While American ships created a highly organized industry, the hunting of whales had ancient roots. It is believed that men began hunting whales as far back as the Neolithic Period, thousands of years ago.
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