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New Bedford Whaling National Historical ParkA panoramic view of historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and New Bedford's waterfront
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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New Bedford Whaling NHP
33 William Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

By Phone
(508) 996-4095

By Fax
(508) 984-1250
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The right whale pictured earned its name by being the
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A close up of coiled rope onboard the Schooner Ernestina
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Things to do at New Bedford Whaling NHP
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This National Historic Landmark was built for whaling merchant William Rotch Jr. in 1834.  

Did You Know?
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is the only whaling mansion on its original grounds and open to the public in New England.

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Last Updated: August 14, 2006 at 16:56 EST