News

1997- Roann joins the Museum's fleet.

ROANN Visits New Bedford

The eastern-rig dragger attended the Working Waterfront Festival in New Bedford, Mass., September 28-29.

Chatham trappers dory - Moore

New Photography Exhibit

A new exhibit shows the work of two American photographers who document very different aspects of life on the water.

Ship's library

Museum Receives IMLS Grant

Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced more than $80,000 for a Mystic Seaport digital archive project.

An Azorean pulls in front of a Yankee boat  during the Azorean Whaleboat Regatta held in New Bedford on September 8. Photo: Evelyn Ansel

The Dabney Cup

A Mystic Seaport crew finished in fourth place in the Azorean Whaleboat Regatta’s Dabney Cup in New Bedford on September 8.

Ric Burns

Ric Burns’ Keynote Address

Read the keynote address given by the award-winning documentary filmmaker at the MORGAN launch ceremony.

The 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan on the Museum's shiplift awaiting her launch. July 21, 2013

The MORGAN is Launched

After a nearly five-year restoration, the CHARLES W. MORGAN returned to the Mystic River on July 21 in a public ceremony.