The Arctic whaling disaster of 1871 refers to the trapping of 33 American whaling ships in the pack ice near Point Belcher, Alaska. Forced to abandon their vessels, over 1,200 crew members... Read more »
The Arctic whaling season of 1871 witnessed a catastrophic event involving 33 American whaling ships trapped in the pack ice near Point Belcher, Alaska. Forced to abandon their vessels, over 1,200 crew... Read more »
