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Coverage dated March 22, 2022

Wreck of Whaling Ship From Massachusetts Discovered 190 Years Later

Headline from NBC New York

Roughly 15 years before Herman Melville introduced the world to Moby Dick, a whaling ship from Massachusetts sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

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  1. NBC New York

    Wreck of Whaling Ship From Massachusetts Discovered 190 Years Later (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Roughly 15 years before Herman Melville introduced the world to Moby Dick, a whaling ship from Massachusetts sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

  2. Valdosta Daily Times

    Wreck of only sunken Gulf whaler discovered 190 years later (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    Roughly 15 years before Herman Melville introduced the world to Moby Dick, a whaling ship from Massachusetts sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

  3. Boston

    A whaling ship from Mass. sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River 190 years ago. Researchers now believe they've found the wreck. (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Roughly 15 years before Herman Melville introduced the world to Moby Dick, a whaling ship from Massachusetts sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

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