Thar She Blows! Whaling and Such in Monterey Bay 

Monterey's Magical History Tour with Tim Thomas
Join local historian Tim Thomas as he explores Monterey’s rich past. Each Magical History Tour, Tim covers a new topic, sometimes inviting guests for conversation.
Thar She Blows! Whaling and Such in Monterey Bay
In the 18th and 19th centuries when whale products were something the United States and the world really needed, Monterey played its part in more ways than one. Not just in whale oil, but tourism, bringing people from all over the world for the ultimate whale watching experience.
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Recorded on 7/27/2023.
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