This page contains links to all entries in the Whaling folks category.
A Westport Woman goes Whaling
Abbie Maria Dexter Hicks went whaling in 1873. We know this because she kept a diary from June 23, 1873...
Down to the Sea in Ships – A film Inspired by a Westport Whaling Master
“Down to the Sea in Ships” was a unique and highly popular film about whaling. Made in the 1920’s,...
Albert Gifford - The President Arrives in Westport
[Ambrotype of Albert Augustus Gifford, WHS - Click to enlarge.] The handsome gentleman in 19th century attire pictured here...
Voyage of the Mexico and What Happened at Home
Young Albert was but a lad of 17 when he left Westport on the Mexico on April 12, 1844....
A Westport Man Goes Whaling - and writes many letters home
“…I got baptized handsome in the following manner without ceremony. We raised whales and lowered away and the boat that...
The Dead Letters
[Letter to Mr. Henry Gifford on board the Bark Theophilus Chase, courtesy NBWM - click for larger image/] In...
The Howland Brothers: Coopers
[House at 2043 Main Road - click photo for larger image.] The Howland brothers owned three cooper shops where...