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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Stowaway: Last Hurrah on the Last Wooden Whaler

I spent my last night alone, in the dark on the world’s last wooden whaling ship. How fitting for a stowaway. My crew mates had packed their bags and left the ship heading in different directions. For some, home was just a few hours away. For others, home was over the horizon, sailing to the far reaches of the world.

Crew Interviews

"if you’re walking onto a ship that’s moving, that’s sailing, you look at it with different eyes…" Crew members share insights on their time sailing the Morgan.

Deckhand's sneakers

Jen Dexter: Red Sneakers

A deckhand's tar-covered sneakers, worn while working on the Morgan.

Cigar-box ukelele

Joee Patterson: Cigar-Box Ukelele

Deckhand Joee Patterson's ukelele, made from a cigar box and played on the Voyage

Mystic bridge returning

News: 38th Voyage Complete

The Charles W. Morgan was welcomed home to Mystic Seaport on August 6, where she is now tied up at her traditional berth at Chubb’s Wharf.

Crew: A Gallery

Photos of the crew at work, and play.

Deckhand's commemorative cap

Dan Roche: Cap

A deckhand's well-worn commemorative cap from the Voyage.

Katharine Mead pg. 1

Katharine Mead: Voyage Journal

The Voyage Program Coordinator shares an annotated map of her exciting summer with the Charles W. Morgan.

Sean Bercaw pg. 1

Sean Bercaw: Voyage Journal

The Morgan's second mate records his most memorable experiences from the Voyage.

The Apprenticeshop whaleboat delivery

Whaleboat from The Apprenticeshop

Five students built a replica of a 29-foot, 10 1/2-inch New Bedford whaleboat, designed by Ebenezer Leonard.