Owen Chase Timeline & Summary

The Essex departs from Nantucket with Owen Chase as its first mate.
The Essex nearly flips just days after departure. Chase convinces Captain Pollard to keep going despite the damage.
During a whale hunt, the Essex is sunk after a rogue whale attack. Chase had an opportunity to stop this from happening but didn't take it.
Chase convinces Pollard that they should travel to South America instead of the Society Islands out of fear of savage natives.
After traveling some distance, Chase's boat is separated from the other officers'.
When they run out of rations, Chase and his boat-mates decide to eat Isaac Cole, a shipmate who has died.
Chase's boat is rescued near the coast of South America.
Chase continues to work as a captain after returning home.
Chase's first two wives both die in childbirth, and his third wife cheats on him while he's on his final whaling trip.