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1803 - 1860 (57 years) Submit Photo / Document
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Name |
John D Samson |
Born |
1803 |
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts |
Gender |
Male |
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John was the captain of 5 different whaleships, including the Charles W. Morgan 1845-1853. He shipped out as 1st Mate on the bark "Sunbeam" October 22,1860. He was killed by whale 2 days out, along with another sailor. hey were only about 150 miles southeast of Nantucket. |
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SS Charles W Morgan. The Charles W. Morgan is significant because of over 2,700 American whaling ships it is the only one that still exists. it is the oldest commercial ship in existence. Only the USS Constitution is older. |
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Thar She Blows! (11) While many cultures and countries engaged in whaling this page is concerned with the history of the New England whaling industry. In no way should this be seen to justify modern whaling.
Commercial whaling in the United States began in the 17th century in New England. The industry peaked in 1846–1852 when the availability of petrochemicals and over-hunting made the practice increasingly impractical.
At one time whale oil was absolutely necessary. It's main uses were for household lighting and lubrication of machinery. There were alternatives to whale oil, but they were inferior in performance and cleanliness of burn. While the oil was the primary driver there were secondary products. The baleen some whales used to strain food from the sea were a secondary harvest. They were used in applications that would be accomplished in the modern world with plastic or steel. Simply put whale hunting allowed civilization to grow and prosper. |
Died |
24 Oct 1860 |
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts |
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Person ID |
I62039 |
Nagel |
Last Modified |
12 Dec 2021 |
Family |
Rachel H Wood, b. 9 Dec 1804, Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts , d. 30 Jun 1894, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts (Age 89 years) |
Last Modified |
12 Dec 2021 |
Family ID |
F18857 |
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| Born - 1803 - New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts |
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| Died - 24 Oct 1860 - New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts |
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