After a five-year restoration, the Charles W. Morgan will
depart Mystic Seaport to begin her 38th Voyage on Saturday, May 17 at 9:15
a.m. The ship will travel to New London, the first stop on what will be a
nearly three-month journey to historic ports in New England. Please find
below the scheduled timeline for the departure of the Charles W. Morgan
on May 17:
· 8:15 a.m.
Gates open to visitors
· 8:45 a.m.
Farewell Ceremony in the Shipyard
· 9:15 a.m.
The Morgan casts off the dock (timed with the 9:40 a.m. Highway Bridge,
10:04 a.m. Train bridge, and high tide)
· The Morgan
will be escorted by tug for the complete trip
· The Morgan
will also be accompanied by multiple support and other vessels (some down river
only, others all the way to New London):
o The Stonington Fireboat
o The Charles W. Morgan and tug
o Whaleboats rowing
o Steamboat Sabino
o Launch Necessity
o Fishing vessel Roann
o Other privately owned vessels
· The Morgan
is expected to arrive at the New London City Pier between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Please note: Timing of the ship’s departure is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unexpected situations. If the Charles W. Morgan cannot depart at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, the departure will be postponed to Sunday, May 18 with the farewell ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the Morgan casting off at 10 a.m. Please check the Museum’s website for updates on departure plans and other news about the 38th Voyage.
· “For the first time in 93 years, a 19th-century whaling ship sets sail” – Smithsonianmagazine.com
· “The last, luckiest ship” - Martha’s Vineyard Magazine
· “Mystic Seaport’s shipyard director on a whaler’s restoration” – Boston Globe Magazine
· “The 38th Voyage: Morgan Readies to Sail Again” - The Day
· “Whaling ship Charles W. Morgan sailing from Mystic on historic voyage” – Connecticut Magazine
· Charles W. Morgan to set sail this weekend – WFSB Channel 3
· Historic whaling ship to set sail this weekend – WTNH Channel 8
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