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David Coffin	Origin: Greenland Fisheries (35)	RE: Info req.: Greenland Fisheries	15 Mar 01
This thread was a fascinating read. I have a few pieces of information to add without going on at length. First, the Essex as Barry surely knows, was rammed in Nov. of 1820. (Look for a 2 hour NBC documentary in late August 2001 on the Essex with yours truly doing some of the trad. music) For a great read on this get In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. Also coming out this year is a book by Stuart Frank, Director of the Kendall Whaling Museum in Sharon MA. called Ballads and Songs of the American Sailor. I'm not allowed to quote from it (I signed a legal document saying I wouldn't) but it's got some great research and dates and comparisons of versions and .... David

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