Comments on: Nantucket Whaling Museum gears up for Hollywood thriller

By: Sand In My Suitcase

Sand In My Suitcase — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 22:58:40 +0000

This sounds like quite the interesting new exhibit – sure to be a hit for the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Now we want to know more about the story of the sinking of the Essex and how the survivors fared. (And did the whale die?) We’ll keep an eye out for the movie for sure :-). Oh, and aren’t those scrimshaw carvings lovely?

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:26:23 +0000

In reply to Rachel. How lucky you were to spend summers in such a beautiful part of the country. We visited the Vineyard last year and loved it, too.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 12:15:48 +0000

This was our first time in Nantucket and we loved the quaint historic area around the museum.

By: Josie

Josie — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:28:23 +0000

Hi Irene,
Impressive museum. Conrad and I both grew up in the east and miss it all the time. We dream up reasons for a road trip all the time, so thanks for one more spectacular item to add to that list. Really must go!
Regards,
Josie

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:01:35 +0000

As a child spending my summer vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, I used to love learning about the islands’ whaling history, and imagining what it was like to be someone’s wife watching the sea from a widow’s walk, or to spend so many months on a whaling ship. It’s a fascinating history!

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:52:52 +0000

In reply to Laura. I can be very resourceful on a rainy day...but this was a real find!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:51:44 +0000

Irene, you have a knack for discovering the unique! Looks like a place I would like to visit as I love museums.

By: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:50:51 +0000

In reply to Marilyn Jones. Yes, it's always fun for travelers to follow movie trails~

By: Marilyn Jones

Marilyn Jones — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:20:32 +0000

I love to visit destinations with a Hollywood tie-in. With Ron Howard directing “Heart of the Sea” and Chris Hemsworth starring in the film, I am sure the movie will be fantastic!