The Voyage
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This was the name of the whaleship in the story.

Essex

200

The Essex set sail in this year.

1819

300

This was the primary goal of the Essex’s voyage.

Hunting whales for oil and profit 

400

Whaling voyages often lasted this long.

2-3 years

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This product made from whale blubber was highly valuable.

Lamp oil/ whale oil

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