New Bedford had become the wealthiest city. per capita. in the world. New Bedfords whaling history raises many significant social and economic themes that are essential to a true understanding of our American heritage. Among these are the spirit of technological progress. the courage that motivated daring men and women to risk their lives on the seas. and the many cultures that took root here. brought by immigrants drawn from every corner of the globe. It was this diversity which contributed to New Bedfords position as a center of the abolitionist movement in the 19th century and made it a key stop for fugitive slaves on the underground railroad. Frederick Douglas spent his first 3 years of freedom in New Bedford. working as a caulker on the hulls of whaleboats.
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