http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/ An Online Exhibit of Westport Whaling Copyright 2008 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:34:47 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.36 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss As at the Head of Westport, wealthy sea captains changed the architectural landscape of Westport Point. Many built grand Greek... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/the_greek_reviv.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/the_greek_reviv.html Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:56 -0500 Captain Benjamin Gifford first sailed at the age of seven with his uncle, Gideon Davis, on the Bark Hope. By... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/gifford_1818_ma.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/gifford_1818_ma.html Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:04:34 -0500 [Photo by Jon Alden - click to enlarge.] This house was in the hands of several whaling families: agent... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/1998_main_road.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/1998_main_road.html Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:06:27 -0500 Home of Barney Wing, whaling master. His wife had wanted a new house but he felt they could not... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/wing_home_2042.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/wing_home_2042.html Whaling and Architecture at Westport Point Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:11:55 -0500 Dear Husband with pleasure I take my pen in hand to address a few lines to you to inform you... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/cynthia_briggs.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/cynthia_briggs.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:09:34 -0500 Dear Brother I received yours of August 27 and was glad to hear your health was good. We are all... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/owen_d_colson_t.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/owen_d_colson_t.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:19:11 -0500 Ever dear Husband I once more take my pen in Hand to let you know I am in the land... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/hbc_to_her_husb.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/hbc_to_her_husb.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:22:09 -0500 Dear Brother I take this opportunity to inform you that my Family and myself are enjoying usual health hoping that... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/stephen_howland.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/stephen_howland.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:24:00 -0500 Dear friend I take this time to wright a few lines two you. We air all well at presant.... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/philip_sanford.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/philip_sanford.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:29:41 -0500 Dear Brodder I improve this opportunity to inform you of my health which am berry good at present and hope... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/william_c_davol.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/william_c_davol.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:31:31 -0500 My dear son I take this opportunity to let you know that I am well as usual hoping these... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/darius_davis_to.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/darius_davis_to.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:34:55 -0500 Dear Brother We received a letter from you last October and informed us that you had fifty barrels of... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/william_howland.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/william_howland.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:36:40 -0500 Dear Brothers, I now take the third opportunity to inform you that our little number is well and hope... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/richmond_macomb.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/richmond_macomb.html Letters from Home Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:38:51 -0500 These photographs are a sample of the imposing characters who served as master on whaling voyages out of Westport. . . . http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/photos_of_whali.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/photos_of_whali.html Whaling Masters Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:40:02 -0500 The following is a list of masters on whaling vessels out of Westport Point. Many of these individuals lived in... http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/alphabetical_li.html http://www.westporthistory.com/whaling/archive/2008/04/alphabetical_li.html Whaling Masters Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:34:47 -0500