Matthew Bullard: Morgan descendant Matthew Bullard wrote about returning to New Bedford on the Charles W. Morgan in SouthCoast Today.
A Living, Breathing Nutrient-Recycling Bin When whales return to the surface to breathe, they make their own nutrient contribution to the photic zone. This form of nutrient-recycling—known as a "whale pump"—helps maintain photosynthesis in areas frequented by whales.
"The radiant faces of my friends as this iconic vessel tied up at the wharf in New Bedford evoked pure joy, a deep and transcendent emotion, possibly akin to the realization of one’s best beloved returning home after a long and uncertain absence or a physical reaction to the unexpected fulfillment of a long-suspected desire." Michael P. Dyer: Magic, Luck, and My Passage "Many have called the Charles W. Morgan a “lucky ship.” I don’t know about that... the word “magical,” I think, may be a better description."
Deck log: June 25, 2014 Sailing to New Bedford. "entering Vineyard Sound; wind SW F3, overcast. Set main staysail, mizzen staysails"
Rob Burbank: Local man sails on the world’s last remaining wooden whaling ship What was different about the 38th voyage? What was the same?
Peter Whittemore: A Top-Gallant Salute. The 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan Delivered by a descendant of Herman Melville, Peter Gansevoort Whittemore, on the occasion of her homecoming to New Bedford, MA.
Matthew Bullard: Homeward Bound A Morgan descendant reflects on coming home to New Bedford aboard the Charles W. Morgan.
Lesley Walker: Having a Whale of a Time "I won't forget the exhilaration of seeing her keel slice through the green water."
Robert Wallace: mobyart blog "I realized that what I thought would be an essay was becoming more like a book."