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Black Whaleship Captains Prove Their Mettle

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Looking Back

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Sep 26, 2022
  • Columnist: Jim Marquardt
Besides the wealth that whaling brought to New England and Sag Harbor, the whaling industry also became a unique opportunity for Black sailors, not only to escape slavery but also... more

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