Explore / North America / New England
New England, Massachusetts
New Bedford MA
Whaling waterfront
Tidal foreshore Inferred from historyPermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Old bottles
Sea potteryAlso reported: whaling-era glass..
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0), NPS (Public domain).
Why this spot
19th c. whaling New England river town; Acushnet River trade and industry
Historical inference; no documented digs found.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
River or mine groundUrban/private property
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Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.