The Pequod (ship)

The Pequod is a fictional whaling ship from Herman Melville's novel *Moby-Dick*. It's a large, sturdy vessel captained by Ahab, who is obsessed with hunting the great white whale, Moby-Dick. The ship symbolizes humanity’s pursuit of knowledge, obsession, and the unknown, navigating treacherous seas and facing dangerous encounters. Throughout the story, the Pequod serves as a microcosm of society, bringing together diverse and complex characters. Its journey explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the natural world’s power, making it a central symbol for the novel’s deeper philosophical questions.