Episode 3 of 4
Evacuation via Whaleboats
- When
- 14 September 1871
- Where
- Arctic Ocean
Crews evacuated the trapped ships on September 14, traveling 70 miles through ocean and ice to reach rescue vessels.
On the morning of September 14, each ship struck its flag. The 1,219 people aboard evacuated in small whaleboats carrying provisions. The journey across 70 miles of ocean and ice took two days to complete.
Sources
- Whaling disaster of 1871 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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