MBT "Progress", Whaler from New Bedford (1850) (barque-rigged) - Construction Drawing Scale 1 : 48 (10.00.001)

The Progress was a whaler belonging to the New Bedford fleet, an important whaling port in the United States. This ship was part of the whaling industry, which flourished in the 19th century, especially in the 1800s. The Progress was notable for its involvement in whaling at a time when American whalers were among the most successful in the world.

Whalers like the Progress embarked on long voyages, sometimes lasting several years, in search of whales to hunt. The primary objective was the harvesting of whale oil, a valuable product for lighting lamps and manufacturing various goods.

Regarding the Progress specifically, it was part of the broader context of whalers that not only contributed economically to places like New Bedford but also played a crucial role in maritime history. Whaling voyages were dangerous, and these ships had to contend with rough seas, ice, and the challenge of hunting large, often hostile creatures

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