As whaling decreased, the inhabitants became impoverished, and many left, with the island's population falling from 852 in 1776 to 406 by 1811.
Kuna vaalapüük vähenes, hakkasid elanikud vaesuma ja paljud lahkusid, saare elanikkond langes 852-lt 1776. aastal 406-ni 1811. aastal.