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A Whale-Oiled Machine
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The History of Whaling
In the 1800s, Whaling transformed New Bedford from a sleepy fishing town into one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Foodful whaling voyages built vast fortunes for the merchants and financiers who ran the industry. The whaling industry pulled in anyone looking to make a quick buck. William F. Nye was something of a serial entrepreneur. He had dabbled in everything from selling fruit to building church organs.
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