in the Heart of the Sea - Whaleship Essex

I saw the same preview. The director is Ron Howard. That's cause for optimism.

Hmmm....

Couldn't they have at least found a three masted ship, one that looks even a little like the Essex?

Lots of pretty faces in the crew.

I'll wait to hear what you all think.

The Coffins are way way up in my family tree.

I read Philbrick's Novel and it truly was the inspiration of Moby ***.

I feel obligated to make a small correction. Philbrick's book isn't a novel; its a well-researched, well- written work of non-fiction history. I read it a couple of years after it was published, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also recommend his book about the Pilgrims at Plymouth. (It's titled Mayflower -  but don't expect it to tell you much about the ship.) I've got copies of three of his other books waiting for me to read them...retirement beckons.

I did notice that the vessel in the preview appeared to be a brig, but I won't judge the movie till I've seen it.

I too saw the design of the ship being non-Canon, but anytime they are filming a sailing vessel on the water I'm game.

Didn't they use brigs for whaling?

Sure. Brigs, brigantines, barks, ships, even schooners. If this movie is mainly devoted to the voyage of the open whaleboats (as the book is), the ship/brig will only be in it for the first few minutes. I'll reserve judgment.

Spoiler alert!