[3] The Peterhead Greenland whale fishery began in 1788 with a voyage by a relatively small vessel, Robert, of 169 tons (bm).

They purchased a granary at Keith Inch and converted it into a boil house and stores.

[2] Eighteen-thirty was the worst year for ship losses in the Arctic since 1819, when whalers first crossed the straits.

Eighteen whalers (or 19), out of 91 vessels were lost, for a total tonnage of 5,614 tons (bm).

The second highest loss had occurred in 1823 when 13 vessels totaling 4,409 tons (bm), were lost.