This Real-Life Whaling Disaster Inspired 'Moby-Dick

In 1820 a massive sperm whale rammed a Nantucket whaling ship, sending it to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Stranded 1,500 miles from land, the surviving crew’s horrific quest for survival came to symbolize the primordial struggle between man and nature.

In the Heart of the Sea” movie review: Screenplay makes for a rough “Sea” – The Denver Post

What are some pointless wars throughout history and in works of

Could a whaling ship make its own fuel? - Quora

What are some pointless wars throughout history and in works of

MOBY DICK BY HERMAN MELVILLE

What are the different reasons for the decline of the US whaling

Gordon Chaplin, Author

Are there any historical accounts of individuals surviving alone

Meeting Moby Dick –

Herman Melville publishes “Moby-Dick” in the U.S., November 14, 1851

What are the best examples of historical fiction? - Quora