Shipowners investing in the South Sea Whale Fishery from Britain : 1775-1815 /Jane M. Clayton and Charles A. Clayton.

A companion volume to Ships employed in the South Sea whale fishery from Britain : 1775-1815 (Clayton, J), this explores the background and operations of the whaleship owners. Chapters cover the development of the British whaling industry and the wider commercial and political context. The 'Blackheath Connection' is highlighted as many of those involved in shipping and overseas trade lived in the area, including several merchants who owned vessels employed in the South Sea Whale Fishery and some of their ships' captains. Three hundred individual and corporate owners are listed with their ships and profiled with biographical and location information when available.