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    During the height of whaling in New England, what town made the boats for New Bedford, Massachusetts?

    Question #120845. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Mar 24 11 1:30 PM)


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    		There were several shipyards in Mattapoissett, MA and they built a large number of whaling ships in the early 1800s which sailed from New Bedford.

    http://www.waterstreetrealtors.com/southcoast-townprofiles-mattapoisett.htm

    Mar 24 11, 2:14 PM

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