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Episode 520: The Tragedy of the Essex Part I - Thar She Blows!

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Can I Kill a Dolphin?

The crew of the Essex set sail on a mission to find whale oil. The voyage began with high hopes and big expectations from the people in charge. Most found themselves so seasick they were ready to die. They got what was called the Nen Tuckett cure to cure seasickness, but it didn't work.

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