New London to Mystic Seaport: August 6

On August 6, 2014 the Charles W. Morgan was towed from New London to Mystic Seaport, completing her 38th Voyage.

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Fouling panel after 38th Voyage

Marine Bioinvasions: The Biologist’s Eyes

The Charles W. Morgan is not just a piece of living history. Through her 38th Voyage, the ship also provides a window into the biological past.

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.

Homecoming, August 6

Matt Porter: Homecoming Comments, August 6

"And, after a long day of work, those Fo'c'sle bunks are actually pretty comfortable."

Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards: Homecoming Comments, August 6

"A whale-ship was my Yale College & my Harvard."

Joee Paterson

Joee Patterson: Homecoming Comments, August 6

"In this small way, we're living the lives of all sailors past and future..."

CharlesW. Morgan at Chubb's Wharf

History Alive: The Future of the Past

For those fortunate enough to visit the ship at her home in Mystic Seaport, to step on her deck is to be inspired by what she accomplished both in her whaling career and during the 38th Voyage.

Deck log: August 5-6, 2014

Deck log: August 6, 2014

To Mystic Seaport. "1708 Alongside Chubbs Wharf at Mystic Seaport"

Log: August 6, 1843.

171 years ago on this date the Charles W. Morgan was in the port of Paita, Peru.

Provincetown sunrise

Stowaway: Looking back at the 38th Voyage

I talked with some crew and Mystic Seaport staff members, and this is what they had to say. Enjoy!