Minorities Maritime Participation | New York Sea Grant

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New York Sea Grant - Marine Heritage Trail

Minority Group Participation in Maritime Activities

To learn more about stories of Native and African American whalers from the Long Island/Sag Harbor region, please visit the links below.

1. The history of Pyrrhus Concer, a celebrated African American whaler.

2. A brief history of Native American whalers on Long Island from 1669-1746.

3. A recounting of David Bunn Martine's lineage and the history of the Shinnecocks' ancient whaling tradition.

4. A piece about Sandi Brewster-Walker and her passion for bringing recognition to Native and African American whalers in the 19th century.

5. The celebrations and the preservation of the identity and history passed down to the descendants of Native and African American Whalers from Long Island. It includes perspectives from Shane Weeks, a decedent of both Native and African American whalers from Long Island.

6. A piece on Thomas Downing, The Oyster King of New York.

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