Brutal and Sad Facts About Whaling That More People Should Know About

23. Whale Powered Oil Lamps Were A Lucrative Business

Predominantly, whale oil was used for illumination. This refers to the practice of using whale oil for lamps and later for candles.

Without the invention of electrical light, oil lamps were the widely used choice for lighting up dark times (pun intended).

Barrels and barrels of oil were obtained by boiling up blubber to be transported across countries for this sole purpose. Countries that held more whale oil during the First World Era were branded as significantly stronger and having a tactical advantage.

Due to high demand, the whale oil trade boomed, making it a very profitable endeavor.