Comments on: Mid March Progress

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:20:46 +0000

Thank you so much for writing, Nan. I hope you’ll make it to the launching! We should have a section in the stands just for relatives of captains and crew… there are so many people we’re meeting who’ve been directly associated with this ship, it’s really amazing and cool.

By: Nan B. Jackson

Nan B. Jackson — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:19:24 +0000

As the great granddaughter of Captain John M. Tinkham, I have visited Mystic Seaport many times over many years. It has been exciting to watch the wonderful development of the village and the expanding number of vessels preserved along the waterfront. We have watched the continued efforts to preserve this unique and only remaining example of a time gone bye.
It has been a special experience to see the actual work being done through the written and photographic updates provided by the Seaport. The craftsmen of the team will have used their knowledge and special skills to bring this ship back to her proud heritage for many to know years into the future. Congratulations to all – a wonderful job!
I am looking forward to the launching in July and seeing her once again sail into my hometown of New Bedford in 2014.

By: Mike O'Byrne

Mike O'Byrne — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:23:31 +0000

I first visited the Charles W. Morgan in 1964 as a cadet in the Coast Guard Academy. What an amazing job of reconstruction you are doing! I particularly wanted to thank you for the extensive chronicle you have created of the work. Your comments and pictures are so good that I feel as if I was there watching the work. Best regards to all. Can’t wait to see her under weigh again.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:46:07 +0000

Yep, all boats get the feminine pronoun, even the USS Admiral Nimitz! Thanks for following this restoration, and be sure to visit if you’re in the neighborhood.

By: Janelle

Janelle — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:14:30 +0000

I can smell the sawdust and linseed oil all the way to Missouri! The Morgan looks wonderful. Quick question: Do you refer to the ship as a “she” even though she has a man’s name? Keep up the great work–cannot wait to see “her” sail again.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:56:38 +0000

Thanks Linda et al, the Seaport is really quite a place to visit. I’m still totally green about what goes on at the north end of this campus…

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:54:57 +0000

Thanks Paul, it’s been a long steady project, and we’re lucky to have Rob project managing this. Of course, the crew is one of the best group of folks I’ve ever had the privilege to join. Just tons of talent both in building and in working as a team.

By: Linda Bates

Linda Bates — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:37:37 +0000

We visited Mystic last year in June and have enjoyed seeing the progress.

Thanks,
Linda, Laura, Phoenix and Indie

By: Paul Abramowicz

Paul Abramowicz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:19:49 +0000

You all are doing such a wonderful job on restoring such a historic ship. Whale Hunt and Capt. Haley, along with all the rest, are with you in spirit. What a project to coordinate. Great Job!!!

By: Paul Abramowicz

Paul Abramowicz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:57:38 +0000

I am truly amazed with all the hard work that has been going on over the past two years I have been watching, both at the Seaport visiting and here on line. It will be a wonderful day when the Morgan is sailing in the ocean once again. All the best!!!