Mystic Seaport

The Charles W. Morgan was re-launched on July 21, 2013, departed on her 38th voyage on May 17, 2014, and returned to Mystic Seaport on August 6, 2014.

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Deckhand's trousers

Joee Patterson: Work Clothes

Hard work on the Morgan left permanent marks on a deckhand's clothes.

Joee's Rig

Joee Patterson: Knife Rig

A deckhand's personal tools from the Voyage.

Tom Daniels_October_2014 Windcheck Magazine

Tom Daniels: A Sailing Deckhand’s Perspective

"And that’s the thing about working on this ship; the experience swings from the mundane reality of pulling lines and setting fenders to these moments of awe and gratitude."

Charles W. Morgan book cover

The Charles W. Morgan: A Picture History of an American Icon

This book captures the Morgan's amazing journey through an 80-year whaling career, seven decades as a museum exhibit, her recent restoration, and her historic 38th Voyage in 2014.

The Whaleboat book cover

The Whaleboat. A Study of Design, Construction and Use From 1850 to 2014

Shipwright Will Ansel's book is the definitive source for information on the building of whaleboats.

Roann

Support

Mystic Seaport's eastern-rig dragger Roann accompanied the Morgan.

Morgan with tug

Tugs

The Morgan sailed on her 38th Voyage. She was also towed, guided and pushed.

Tack talk video

Captain: Tack talk

How exactly does a square-rigged vessel sail? The captain explains all.

Atop the world video

Crew: Atop the world

Put a camera on your head, then climb to the top of the tallest mast.

Three decks

Amidships

A gallery from the middle of the ship, both on deck and below.