In early days the Pacific whalers found their game in plenty along the coast of Chili; but in time they were forced to push further and further north until the Japan Sea and bering Sea became the favorite fishing places.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
The voyage planned was then unique among American Arctic expeditions, for instead of following the conventional route north through Baffin's Bay and Smith Sound, the "Jeannette" sailed from San Francisco and pushed northward through bering Sea.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
A few years ago, it became apparent that for the seals of the North Pacific ocean and bering Sea, early extinction was in store.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot