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Domestic News
May 2, 1844
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Large whales sighted in local waters off the Light Ship, observed spouting; likely searching for sea clams, per New York Tribune report.
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Distinguished Strangers.—A number of large whales have made their appearance in our waters, and our ship news collector informs us that he yesterday watched their manoeuvres for some time, off the Light Ship. One of them blowed and spouted tremendously, showing some thirty feet of his back out of water. An old salt, who is acquainted with the peculiar habits and tastes of these animals, informs us that they are probably in search of the large sea clam which is supposed to be plenty in deep water off our coast.
—N. Y. Tribune.
—N. Y. Tribune.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Whales
Sighting
Light Ship
Sea Clams
Where did it happen?
Off The Light Ship
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Off The Light Ship
Event Date
Yesterday
Event Details
A number of large whales appeared in local waters. A ship news collector watched their manoeuvres off the Light Ship. One whale blowed and spouted, showing thirty feet of its back. An old salt suggested they are searching for large sea clams plentiful in deep water off the coast.