The last Whaling Voyage leaves Westport Harbor
Date Range
1879 – 1879
Title
The last Whaling Voyage leaves Westport Harbor
What occurred
The voyage of the Andrew Hicks in 1879 marked the end of whaling in Westport. The industry had been floundering since the discovery of petroleum in 1859.
Location
Westport Harbor, Westport MA
Image Citation
"The Whaling Empire of Andrew Hicks," Westport Historical Society
Student name(s)
Casey Blair