Greenland Dock, formerly the Howland Great Wet Dock, was used as a base for one of London's whaling fleets during the 18th and early 19th Centuries. The whaling industry, although frequently attacked today, was an important contributor to British life, providing products for lighting, soap and lubrication oils amongst many other things.
I have now expanded and updated the post I originally published about whaling at Greenland Dock, for anyone who is interested:
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| Greenland Fishing: English Whalers in the Ice Charles Brooking 1750 National Maritime Museum |
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