News

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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Off Gay Head

News: A Vineyard Welcome

The Morgan arrived in Vineyard Haven June 18th, greeted by a flotilla of schooners, catboats, and other small craft.

On deck, June 15,2014

News: Sailing to Newport

The Charles W. Morgan sailed from New London to Newport, R.I. on June 15, 2014. This news report includes video and photos.

1st Sea Trial

News: The Morgan Sails Again

For the first time in nearly a century, the Charles W. Morgan was underway under sail as she completed the first day of sea trials for her 38th Voyage.

Morgan painting by Tom W. Freeman

An Artist’s View

USS Constitution Museum in Boston and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation unveiled a set of paintings created by Thomas W. Freeman commemorating the historic 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan and its journey to the whaling grounds in Stellwagen Bank.

New London dockside exhibit

News: Opening Day in New London

The traveling exhibition that accompanied the Charles W. Morgan on her 38th Voyage for the first time in New London.

LCMM whaleboat

News: The Final Whaleboat

At the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum a crowd gathered to celebrate the launch of the final whaleboat–whaleboat #10.

Files, White and Hewson

The Captain’s Orders

The letter of instruction for the voyage presented to Captain Kip Files, the 22nd captain of the Charles W. Morgan.

Passing Mystic bridge, May 17, 2014

News: Arriving in New London

Video and photo gallery from a spectacular day moving the Morgan down the Mystic River and on to New London.

The Morgan's eagle

News: The Final Details

The staff in the Shipyard put the final touches on the Charles W. Morgan in preparation for her departure Saturday morning, May 17.

Launch Day

News: A Historic Launch

After a nearly five-year restoration in the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard at Mystic Seaport, the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan was launched into the waters of the Mystic River today.