The video tells the true story of the Essex, a whaling ship that was attacked and sunk by a giant sperm whale named Moby Dick in 1820. The captain of the ship, George Pollard, was later inspired to write a book about the incident, which became the basis for Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick.
In the real-life event, 21 sailors were left stranded at sea after the shipwreck. They were divided into three boats and, facing starvation and thirst, they resorted to cannibalism. Five of them were eventually rescued, while the remaining 16 were either lost at sea or devoured by their fellow survivors.
The video also mentions that the story of the Essex and Moby Dick was later adapted into a book titled "In the Heart of the Sea" by Nathaniel Philbrick, which served as inspiration for Melville's Moby Dick. The video concludes by emphasizing the incredible survival story of the sailors and inviting viewers to subscribe to the channel for more content.
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