The whaling industry, which flourished in the 1800s, gave Black seamen the chance to not only make a living but also thrive during an era when it was dangerous just to have dark skin.

For 50 years the Descendants of Whaling Masters has preserved the history and tradition of the whaling era. Here's some stories from local descendants.

For 50 years the Descendants of Whaling Masters has preserved the history and tradition of the whaling era. Here's some stories from local descendants.

During the commercial whaling era of the 19th and early 20th centuries, humpback whale populations were reduced by an estimated 95%. An international ban on the practice has since helped the ...

Hudson event explores women’s lives during city’s whaling era House tour, panel discussion covers how women lived, adapted, struggled and thrived during their husbands’ long missions By ...

Observations of winds that once buffeted this 1800s whaling ship are offering up some critical clues to climate change. The Charles W. Morgan is an attraction at Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut.

Green Seeker: Whaling and Weather. Clip: Season 6 Episode 3 | 8m 19s Video has Closed Captions | CC. An unlikely project is unfolding at the Providence Public Library. Local historians and ...