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A Whaler From Babylon Killed on Easter Island

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Oct 16, 2023
  • Columnist: Jim Marquardt
Crewmen on whaling ships faced extreme hazards. Enraged whales smashed and sank the boats that pursued them. Falls from high masts caused serious injury or death. Heavy, sharp iron tools... more

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