[Stoat]

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Found: A diver is seen with a cooking pot from the 19th century whaling ship the Two Brothers, which was captained by George Pollard, whose story Moby Dick was based on

Author: Herman Melville was inspired by the story of sailor George Pollard

 

 

Sunk: The Essex was Pollard's first ship to sink, when it was attacked by a sperm whale - it influenced Moby Dick

Greg McFall/NOAA

A team of marine archaeologists found the whaler Two Brothers in 2008 while on a trip looking for other wrecks in the Pacific.

 

 

Nantucket Whaler Lost in Pacific Tells Its Tale at Last - NYTimes.com

 

 

In Pacific discovery, traces of Nantucket and ‘Moby-Dick’ - The Boston Globe

(A Video report is available at the link above)

A blubber hook, a tool used in the messy process of carving up a whale. Credit: NOAA/Greg McFall.

Shipwreck of Captain Who Inspired 'Moby-Dick' Discovered ǀ Whaling Ships & Shipwrecks ǀ Expeditions, Marine Archeology Our Amazing Planet

[Stoat]

[BuffaloJack]

Essex = Pequod

[oh8eleven]

Divers have found the shipwrecked vessel of a doomed sailor who inspired the classic American tale Moby Dick off the coast of Hawaii.
That entire sentence is just sooo wrong.

[GOP Poet]

cool!

[ClearCase_guy]

“Call me Water-logged.”

[painter]

I am a diver and it would have been a blast to be on that dive.

[JRios1968]

Officials from the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument...

Say it 3 times fast!

[stormer]

For those interested, this is a GREAT book...

[bunkerhill7]

This is derived indigenously,

from whence the Hawaiian term `Hookie Lau` originated

as being loosely interpreted from the nautical terms `Blubber Hook` and `Nookie Now` ,

the two latter terms being transmogrified into

the former now infamous tourist-bait song of 1948.

[bunkerhill7]

Hey! Toay is 2-11-2011— HELPPP!!!

[bunkerhill7]

Hey! Today is 2-11-2011— HELPPP!!!

[JoeProBono]

[Drawsing]

Let me try to rewrite the headline:

19th century shipwreck found. Captain of ship is associated with Moby Dick legend.

[Liberty Valance]

Amazing find. Thanks for posting.

[Tallguy]

Any sign of Amelia Earhart?

[Eaker]

L8tr

[dickmc]

Just finished a relatively new book including a recently discovered survivor journal about the Essex sinking, the sailors survival covering thousands of miles is a dorey, and the later sinking of that next Pollard whaleship. Was an excellent read.

From a reviewer: There have been many great stories of survival and tragedy on the seas, and this book is one of the best of them. At one time the story of the Whaleship Essex was well known in America, but gradually that story faded into memory. Nathaniel Philbrick brings that memory back to life again with his very well written book. The main events in this book took place in the time period of 1819-1821. The Essex was based on Nantucket Island, and in the first part of the book there is a very interesting history of Nantucket and the Whaling Trade. Enough information is given so that we understand the world that the men of the Essex lived in, and the ordeal that lay before them. The Essex was believed to be a lucky ship, but that reputation of good luck would soon be overwhelmed at sea. After several months at sea, the Essex was attacked and rammed by an eighty-five foot whale. It is fascinating to read about the attack of the giant whale on the ship, and to realize that the attacking whale was the actual basis for the whale in "Moby Dick". The Essex was severely damaged and in danger of sinking after the whale attack, and the crew faced the grim prospect of a desperate journey in open boats across the Pacific Ocean. The story of their battle for survival with little food or hope of rescue will grip your heart. Terrible choices of survival had to be made, and there are graphic accounts of starvation and cannibalism in the book. This is truly the story of a great tragedy at sea, but there is also the hope and endurance that can sometimes be found even in the darkest moments. There are moments of wonder with thoughts and descriptions of whales and the ever changing sea. I recommend this book to everyone that loves the history of the Sea, and the spirit of survival against all odds.

See at Amazon here.