The Murderous Voyage of the Whaleship Sharon: A Tale of Betrayal, Revenge, and Cannibalism

In 1821, the whaleship Sharon set sail from Nantucket, Massachusetts, on a voyage that would end in tragedy. The ship's crew was brutally murdered by a group of native New Zealanders, and the survivors were forced to resort to cannibalism to survive.

In the Wake of Madness: The Murderous Voyage of the Whaleship Sharon

by Joan Druett

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The Sharon was a 320-ton whaling ship that was built in Nantucket in 1808. The ship was commanded by Captain George Pollard, a опытный китобой. The crew of the Sharon consisted of 24 men, including Pollard, his first mate, Owen Chase, and his second mate, Matthew Joy. native New Zealanders

The Sharon set sail from Nantucket on December 17, 1821. The ship sailed around Cape Horn and into the Pacific Ocean. The crew of the Sharon hunted whales for several months, but they were not very successful. In May 1822, the Sharon arrived at the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.

The crew of the Sharon traded with the native New Zealanders for food and supplies. The New Zealanders were friendly and welcoming, and the crew of the Sharon felt safe among them.

On June 11, 1822, the Sharon set sail from the Bay of Islands. The ship sailed north along the coast of New Zealand. On June 13, 1822, the Sharon anchored in the Bay of Plenty.

A group of native New Zealanders came aboard the Sharon to trade. The New Zealanders were armed with spears and clubs, but they did not appear to be hostile. The crew of the Sharon traded with the New Zealanders for several hours.

In the late afternoon, the New Zealanders suddenly attacked the crew of the Sharon. The New Zealanders were outnumbered, but they were more powerful than the crew of the Sharon. The New Zealanders killed 22 of the 24 men on board the Sharon. Captain Pollard, Owen Chase, and Matthew Joy were the only survivors.

Pollard, Chase, and Joy were taken prisoner by the New Zealanders. The New Zealanders held the three men captive for several months. During this time, the New Zealanders tortured the three men. The New Zealanders also ate some of the men.

In December 1822, Pollard, Chase, and Joy escaped from the New Zealanders. The three men made their way to a British ship, which took them back to Nantucket.

The story of the Sharon's voyage was a national scandal. The American people were outraged by the murder of the ship's crew. The United States government sent a warship to New Zealand to punish the natives who had killed the crew of the Sharon.

The story of the Sharon's voyage is a tragic tale of betrayal, revenge, and cannibalism. The voyage is a reminder of the dangers that whalers faced in the 19th century. It is also a reminder of the importance of trust and friendship.

In the Wake of Madness: The Murderous Voyage of the Whaleship Sharon

by Joan Druett

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4448 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	305 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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