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Mystic Seaport staff members reported on the progress of the 38th Voyage on the museum website as it was happening. Read more »

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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.

New London Sunrise

News: Last Stop, New London

After a long transit from Buzzards Bay, the Charles W. Morgan arrived at City Pier in New London early in the morning on Wednesday, July 30.

Cape Cod Canal Centennial

News: Cape Cod Canal Centennial

The Morgan traveled from Boston to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Wednesday, July 23 to take part in the centennial celebration of the opening of the Cape Cod Canal.

Morgan with USS Constitution

News: Sailing to Boston

The Morgan sailed into Boston on July 15 and docked next to the USS Constitution at the Boston National Historical Park at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

CWM visit to Stellwagen Bank July-12-2014

News: From Whaling to Watching

Photo gallery and video from the Morgan's three days with the whales on Stellwagen Bank.

Whale on Stellwagen Bank

News: A Return to the Whales

The Morgan returned to sail among whales during a visit to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, one of the world’s premier whale watching sites.

NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries

News: Morgan to Visit Stellwagen Bank

An overview of the Morgan's visit to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Visitors in New Bedford

News: The Morgan Visits New Bedford

With a welcome fit for a prodigal son, the City of New Bedford has thrown open its arms to honor and celebrate the homecoming of the Charles W. Morgan this week.

Entering New Bedford

News: A New Bedford Homecoming

Mystic Seaport sailed the whaleship Charles W. Morgan to a celebratory homecoming at her original homeport of New Bedford on Wednesday, June 25.

Vanessa Hodgkinson: Artist Breaches Gender Divide

Very little is known about the women who joined the crews of ships, who had to dress and masquerade as men in order to do so.