Captain George Pollard House
The island home of an unlucky whaling captain whose story inspired a great American novel.

Classic saltbox house built in 1760 on Centre Street, later home to Captain George Pollard, Jr.

Why Go

šŸ  Historic 18th-century saltbox house linked to 19th-century whaling industry
šŸ“– Inspiration for Herman Melville's Moby-Dick
šŸ“œ Learn about Captain Pollard's ill-fated voyage
šŸ“ Features an exterior historical marker

Why Avoid

šŸš« Interior not accessible as of January 2021

Tips

šŸ…æļø Free roadside parking available nearby
šŸ“ø View the white historical marker on the exterior wall

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