ocean

indian ocean

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Properties

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body_of_water_type
ocean
characteristic
still and sultry
description
One of the Earth's major oceans, described as a domain explored and 'parcelled out' by the ambitious Nantucketers.
geographical_type
ocean
historical_context_with_nantucketers
explored and claimed
location_of_interest
Seychelle Ground
location_type
ocean
notable_event
Moby Dick sighting
purpose
whaling voyage destination
relation_to_Pacific
arm
size
major body of water
type
ocean
whaling_ground_quality
not lively
whaling_route_status
destination

Relationships

  • referenced_byPequod
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    are going to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and would prefer not to be detained.”
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  • referenced_bySeychelle Ground
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    on what is called the Seychelle ground in the Indian ocean
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  • contrasts_withRio de la Plata
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    The Indian Ocean is contrasted with the Rio de la Plata, which is described as a much more active area for marine life and whaling.
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    than those off the Rio de la Plata, or the in-shore ground off Peru
  • contrasts_withPeru
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    The text highlights the difference between the 'vacant' Indian Ocean and the 'lively ground' found off the coast of Peru, known for its abundant marine life.
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    than those off the Rio de la Plata, or the in-shore ground off Peru
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  • is_an_arm_ofPacific Ocean
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    The Indian Ocean is depicted as one of the 'arms' extending from the Pacific Ocean.
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    the Indian ocean and Atlantic being but its arms
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  • referenced_byNantucketers
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    explored
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    parcelling out among them the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans
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