Owen Chase

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1820–1821

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Owen Chase, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Whaleship Essex sunk by a sperm whale in the Pacific

   1820–1821

   Role: First Mate

   1. 1November 20, 1820 · Southern Pacific OceanSinking of the Essex

      On November 20, 1820, a sperm whale rammed the Essex twice, sinking the ship in the Pacific Ocean.

   2. 2November 22, 1820 · Pacific OceanBoat Journey

      The crew set off in three whaleboats on November 22, 1820, aiming for South America.

   3. 3February to April 1821 · Henderson Island and South AmericaSurvivors Rescued

      Three men were rescued from Henderson Island in April 1821, while five others reached South America in February 1821.

Sources

1. Owen Chase Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
2. Essex (whaleship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27