In the 19th century, New London was, by volume, the whaling and sealing industry's second-largest New England port. Today, New London is known for Ocean Beach, Fort Trumbull, the Coast Guard Academy, and Main Street, which is part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's “Main Street” program.
What are some interesting facts about New London?
New London has one of the deepest harbours on the Atlantic coast. The whaling industry began there in 1784 and flourished in the early 19th century but declined after 1846. New London is the seat of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (1876)
