charles w. morgan

FremantleFred_12

We were lucky enough to see the CHARLES W MORGAN under sail during the 38th voyage and go aboard her. She has an amazing history to tell, and as you wander her decks you marvel at where she's been and what she's seen. She's not a replica, but the real thing. Learning from the guides on board, you appreciate how important the whaling trade once was, and how it, and our attitudes have changed. A real opportunity to touch and breathe history.

765maggiec

great tour of the ship and surrounding village. There for the Mayflower replica. Tours only offered on both til early February, then it is closed for the season.

Nomad0921

Went on the 90 minute offseason vessel guided tour of the Seaport that included the Charles Morgan - the Seaport a Museum was closed when we visited. We got full access to the ship in a small 20 person tour group. We were able to go below deck and visit the entire second deck even going into the captain's salon which is usually off limits. We were taken back to a wonderful era of sailing and whaling. This ship has been restored to its original 1846 condition with a few modern improvements such as electricity. Access around the ship above deck is easy - Once you go below decks keep your eye on the low ceilings - I'm six feet tall and spent the entire time below decks stooped over.Our tour guide was well informed, animated and funny. Both adults and kids would enjoy this activity.

dianeh427

Excellent demo of the hauling up of the "yard". Interactive if you wanted to take part in a bit! Didn't get to look over the whole ship.

344andrewj

The sole remaining American whaleship-an important part of both our mercantile and civil history. It is now floating !

AmericanWopNYC

I first visited the Morgan when she was imbeded in cement in Mystic Seaport. The hull needed work. The most amazing part of the visit was the number of sailor docents who sailed on the old wood boats as Able Bodied Seamen. The saw it all coming and going.

glenwood96

It's an old ship. Cool to see what those ships were like but not a whole lot to actually see and do. Not to mention, it's only 25% original at most, so really it's like going on a giant model.

pedro8008

Please go around the Charles Morgan You will find the real Museum. The Saiul Maker, the General store, blacsmith, instrunents etc etc

419tomg

Demonstration of climbing the mast by a group of college students from a local college. Also, students singing Shipping / Boating songs.

notsogold

But could be better...yes, it's interesting to see how people lived and worked aboard whaling vessels but wouldn't it be better to TELL people instead ignoring them while they hunt for the few signs posted? The signs were well done and interesting to read but still feel they leave something to be desired.

cllarkw

This was the highlight of the trip to Mystic. Having come from a place where whales to this day are hauled up on the beach for personal use by Inupiaq Native Americans in Arctic Alaska, I was again to witness the deep Yankee tradition of Whaling with ships. It is something of a marvel to see first hand the surviving example after six or eight times ready "Moby Dick", and other books. Some of the tools were familiar, and learned lots more about how the whale meat and blubber were stored below to allow operations to continue while rendering oil. There were some fancy touches for the comfort of the captain, as well as his wife. I had to resist the urge to climb the rigging to have a better look, which would be my only complaint, though I don't think that one will hold water...

omar47

I liked the chance to see the living conditions of the crew and Captain on an actual whaler of the 1800's.....It would have been nice to have included personal items, dinnerware, silverware , clothing etc...

SusanA136

Has been kept up somewhat. Very interesting history and part of the Old Mystic Seaport attractions. Interesting that the employees acted the parts of the time.

92lenf

Certainly worth checking out. There are very few whaling ships remaining so it is nice to see one so well maintained. A very interesting little piece of whaling history.

618kathys

There was a docent on board to answer any questions, you could visit the quarters below as well as the main deck free of charge.