![]() A Wampanoag man, Smalley felt that he was given the honor of harpooning the whale because of his tribe's special relationship with the creatures. Smalley had shipped out on a whaleship as a cabin boy at 12 years old. When the whaling industry came to a close, Smalley worked as a fisherman for the remainder of his career. He died in 1961. |
Last updated: August 21, 2018