jan 1, 1861 - Whaling
Description:
Whale oil has been the primary fuel for lamps. In Pennsylvania an oil well has begun producing more than 3,000 barrels per day, and oil refining has begun, producing an alternative fuel for lamps. In the US Civil War, the Union is using whaling ships for naval blockades, contributing to the decline in whaling.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago