We started off this very hot, humid day with a trip to Mystic Seaport. This is actually a 19th Century village that you can walk around and learn about the times and shipbuilding. Because of the heat, we only stayed a couple of hours, but you could easily spend the entire day walking from exhibit to exhibit and talking to the docents. They are actually doing the "work" as you watch, from printing flyers, to carving masts, to making barrels or candles.
CHARLES W. MORGAN: Whaleship
The “crown jewel” of the Mystic Seaport collection, the CHARLES W. MORGAN, has outlived all others of her kind. Built in 1841 in New Bedford, MA, the Morgan is America’s last surviving wooden whaleship and a precious piece of maritime history.
After learning all about how the ship was originally built and then restored, we took a tour of the actual vessel. We even got to go below and see the Captain, First Mate and crew quarters. It was VERY tight.
The Captain built a small room on deck for his wife to use so she didn't have to be below with the "smelly" men. He later retired to farming because she hated the sea.
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