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Revival of Whale Trade Seen in New Bedford Scene
The revival of whaling in New Bedford draws bankers, merchants, and retirees to the docks to glimpse a waning industry. Sailors report vessels like the Canton bark and Sunbeam returning with sperm oil and whale bone, yet the costly, deep voyages and modern oil economy temper optimism about a full comeback.
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Julius W. Muller
New Bedford
North Atlantic
American
Azores
Buzzards Bay
Union ‘Street
Spain
Pedro Varela
Sunbeam
Fayal
Dark Morning Star
Canton
Union Street
Ol@eoog
Aizteen
New Bedford Town
Keelson
Canton II
Japan
New Jersey
Winnleas North Atlantic
Nicholas ReViera
Arthur O. Gibbons
Min
Stuerer
Star
Amama
Mate
Bas
Beng
Sylvia
Ned Whale
Y. A
Borrel
Fhe Ling
Aptain
Ornatray
United States
Bulletina
Buffalo
Agores
Cape Verde Islands
Cook
Paris
United
Philippine Islands
America
Mantic
Europe
Hiffeel Tower
Portland
Oregon
England
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Oregonian
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Italy
French Republic
France
Americom
The
Figaro
Asa
Petit Journal
le Mutin
Petit 4
Toseea
New York Herald
Lazara
Bastes
Welller
Americana
Martinique
Mr. Weller
Belgium
Marseilles
Cardiff
Havre
Channel
Great Britain
Felstum
London
Londes
Guarati
Lané