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

Watch the Launch Live

July 15, 2013

The 1841 whaleship CHARLES W. MORGAN will be launched July 21 at 2 pm. Click here to watch the historic event live.

Shipwright Matt Barnes installs the billet head on the Charles W. Morgan.

The Billet Head

July 11, 2013

A key piece of decorative woodwork was installed on the MORGAN.

AIDA

AIDA’s New Home

June 28, 2013

The latest addition to the Museum’s fleet is the Herreshoff yawl AIDA.

The Charles W. Morgan was rolled out onto the Museum's shiplift on Wednesday, June 25.

Moving Day II

June 27, 2013

The Charles W. Morgan was rolled out onto the Museum’s shiplift Wednesday, June 25.

Dueling Frigates

1812 Exhibit Wins Award

June 26, 2013

“The Rockets’ Red Glare” is the recipient of an Award of Merit from the AASLH.

Moving the Charles W. Morgan

Sidetracking the MORGAN

June 26, 2013

Watch as shipwrights sidetrack the 300-ton whaleship in less than two minutes in this special timelapse video.

Moving the MORGAN, June 24, 2013

Moving Day

June 24, 2013

The Charles W. Morgan took an important step towards her launch today as she began her move to the Museum’s ship lift.

Apprentices and staff rowing their Leonard whaleboat from Rockland, Maine to Mystic, CT. Photo: John Synder, Marine/Media and Sandee Havunen

Delivering a Whaleboat

June 20, 2013

Students and staff from The Apprenticeshop in Maine are rowing and sailing the whaleboat they built for the Morgan to Mystic Seaport.

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New Mystic Seaport Website

June 4, 2013

Now it’s easier than ever to plan a visit. Featuring news & events, fresh photos, improved menus, and My Trip–your personal visit organizer.