Setting Sail: The Journey Begins

Life at Sea: Survival and Measurement

The Behemoth Encounter: Attack of the Sperm Whale

Aftermath: Struggle for Survival

Adrift: Desperation and Cannibalism

Rescue: Return to Civilization

The Aftermath: Facing Reality and Reflection

This historical adventure chronicles the real-life maritime disaster in 1820 that inspired Herman Melville's classic, 'Moby Dick.' A whaling ship, Essex, is attacked by a vicious sperm whale, leaving the crew stranded at sea for more than 90 days.

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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex