In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex 1. In 1820, Nantucket was a Quaker town. How did their beliefs help Nantucket in becoming the Whaling Capitol of the world? source (idk) Asked by Kallie-Faith N #690433 on 9/21/2017 10:08 PM Last updated by Kallie-Faith N #690433 on 9/21/2017 10:08 PM