The harrowing tale of the survivors of the whaleship Essex, which was sunk by a sperm whale in 1821. What follows is their desperate race for rescue.
This episode contains subject matter that may be disturbing to some listeners.
Listener discretion is advised.
SOURCES:
In The Heart Of The Sea (Book) by Nathaniel Philbrick
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-true-life-horror-that-inspired-moby-dick-17576/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_(whaleship)