Why did Pollard take his ship, the Essex, into the South Pacific?
A) He was concerned after they were nearly sunk and headed for calmer water.
B) They were bound for the South Pacific in the first place.
C) They had not found any whales where they were looking.
D) He wanted to explore the South Pacific Islands for resources.
The correct answer is B) They were bound for the South Pacific in the first place.
Explanation: Captain Pollard and the crew of the whaling ship Essex were originally on a voyage to hunt sperm whales in the South Pacific. This was part of their planned itinerary, so their journey into the South Pacific was intentional rather than a reaction to an incident or other conditions. If you have more questions about this topic or need further information, feel free to ask!