Bering Sea Whaler episode artwork

EPISODE · May 25, 2021 · 16 MIN

Bering Sea Whaler

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

In 1856 six year old Minnie and her mother Mary with her husband Captain Sam Lawrence boarded the whaling ship Addison. They spent the next four years in the Alaskan waters returning to Massachusetts with a full load of oil and baleen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1856 six year old Minnie and her mother Mary with her husband Captain Sam Lawrence boarded the whaling ship Addison. They spent the next four years in the Alaskan waters returning to Massachusetts with a full load of oil and baleen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

Bering Sea Whaler

0:00 16:01

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this Dr. History's Tales of the Old West episode published?

This episode was published on May 25, 2021.

What is this episode about?

In 1856 six year old Minnie and her mother Mary with her husband Captain Sam Lawrence boarded the whaling ship Addison. They spent the next four years in the Alaskan waters returning to Massachusetts with a full load of oil and baleen. Learn more...

Can I download this Dr. History's Tales of the Old West episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!