Barbadian whalers

Barbadian whalers were sailors from Barbados engaged in hunting whales, mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries. They participated in the global whaling industry, which provided baleen, whale oil, and other products used for lighting, lubrication, and manufacturing. These whalers typically operated ships along Atlantic and Caribbean waters, and their activities contributed to economic growth and maritime skills in Barbados. Although not as prominent as other whaling nations, Barbadian whalers played a role in regional and international maritime commerce during this period.