Abel Douglass
American whaler
About Abel Douglass
Lived 1841 – 1907 (aged 65–66). Abel Douglass was an American whaler.
Abel Douglass (1841–1908) was an American whaling captain.
Douglass was born in 1841 in Maine as part of a seafaring family.
Career In the 1860s, Douglass partnered with James Dawson. The Dawson and Douglass Whaling Company worked off the coast of British Columbia.
Dawson and Douglass founded Whaletown in 1869 as a whaling station on Cortes Island. Mahoi later married George Fisher and moved to Russell Island. History of whaling
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Who was Abel Douglass?
American whaler
When was Abel Douglass born?
Abel Douglass was born in 1841 in Maine.
When did Abel Douglass die?
Abel Douglass died in 1907 in Seattle.
What was Abel Douglass's occupation?
Abel Douglass was a whaler.
What nationality was Abel Douglass?
Abel Douglass was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abel Douglass. https://biography.guide/abel-douglass/
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