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A Homecoming
NEW BEDFORD — Mystic Seaport sailed the whaleship Charles W. Morgan to a celebratory homecoming at her original homeport of New Bedford on Wednesday, June 25. The Morgan, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest commercial vessel still afloat, was built and launched in New Bedford in 1841, and sailed from there for most of her lengthy whaling career.
After a comprehensive restoration that lasted more than five years, the ship is on a ceremonial 38th Voyage to historic ports in Southern New England. Her last voyage, her 37th, ended in 1921. Today she sailed from Vineyard Haven, Mass.
“History has never been so alive as it was just now when we brought the Charles W. Morgan through the hurricane barrier at the mouth of the harbor. To see the people of New Bedford turn out to welcome us and show how they appreciate the project and how it validates the great history of this city was a great moment for all of us.” said Steve White, president of Mystic Seaport.
The Morgan’s homecoming to New Bedford is a major event for the city, which was once the largest whaling port in the world. The ship was last in New Bedford in November 1941, and has not returned since.
“The Morgan’s return showcases her former homeport to new audiences around the nation. The ship is a living witness to New Bedford’s Golden Age of Sail, and celebrates a tradition which remains unbroken; men and women continue to go down to the sea in ships, making the Port of New Bedford the busiest commercial fishing port in America,” said James Russell, president and CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
He added, “Our hearty congratulations and deep appreciation goes to the Mystic Seaport community for their herculean accomplishment in restoring the Morgan to full seaworthiness, and especially for their brave decision in taking her to sea. We can take inspiration as our city looks to restore its own many authentic treasures such as the Ernestina and the Seamen’s Bethel, as the renaissance of the historic district continues to unfold. This maritime pageant is like no other in living memory, one in which so many have contributed so much. In the Morgan’s wake, we can best honor her by envisioning other grand activities for the port, which similarly inspires great accomplishment and captures the public imagination.”
The Morgan departed Tisbury Wharf in Vineyard Haven around 9:30 a.m.and was towed down Vineyard Sound and through Quick’s Hole into Buzzards Bay. Once there, the ship cast off the tow and sailed across the bay in a series of tacks. At one point, she was clocked at speed of 8 knots. From Quick’s Hole to New Bedford, the Morgan was joined by a spectator flotilla of more than 40 boats.
Historic Vessel returns to Original Homeport; Opens to the Public on Saturday, June 28
New Bedford, Mass. (June 25, 2014) — Mystic Seaport sailed the whaleship Charles W. Morgan to a celebratory homecoming at her original homeport of New Bedford on Wednesday, June 25. The Morgan, a National Historic Landmark vessel on permanent exhibit at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn., was built and launched in New Bedford in 1841, and sailed from there for most of her lengthy whaling career.
After a comprehensive restoration that lasted more than five years, the ship is on a ceremonial 38th Voyage to historic ports in Southern New England. Her last voyage, her 37th, ended in 1921. Today she sailed from Vineyard Haven, Mass.
“History has never been so alive as it was just now when we brought the Charles W. Morgan through the hurricane barrier at the mouth of the harbor. To see the people of New Bedford turn out to welcome us and show how they appreciate the project and how it validates the great history of this city was a great moment for all of us.” said Steve White, president of Mystic Seaport.
The Morgan’s homecoming to New Bedford is a major event for the city, which was once the largest whaling port in the world. The ship was last in New Bedford in November 1941, and has not returned since.
“The Morgan’s return showcases her former homeport to new audiences around the nation. The ship is a living witness to New Bedford’s Golden Age of Sail, and celebrates a tradition which remains unbroken; men and women continue to go down to the sea in ships, making the Port of New Bedford the busiest commercial fishing port in America,” said James Russell, president and CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
He added, “Our hearty congratulations and deep appreciation goes to the Mystic Seaport community for their herculean accomplishment in restoring the Morgan to full seaworthiness, and especially for their brave decision in taking her to sea. We can take inspiration as our city looks to restore its own many authentic treasures such as the Ernestina and the Seamen’s Bethel, as the renaissance of the historic district continues to unfold. This maritime pageant is like no other in living memory, one in which so many have contributed so much. In the Morgan’s wake, we can best honor her by envisioning other grand activities for the port, which similarly inspires great accomplishment and captures the public imagination.”
A Dockside Exhibition
Beginning Saturday, June 28, the ship will be open to the public to board at her berth at State Pier near the city center.
In addition to touring the ship, visitors can learn about the Morgan, whales and whaling, and their importance to American history in a 22,000 square-foot dockside exhibition. There is a video and display panels that explain the history and significance of the 173-year-old vessel, the important role the whaling industry played in this country’s economic history, how the Morgan and whaleships were an early connector of different cultures, and how America’s perception of the natural world has changed over time. Hands-on activities include knot-tying, handling samples of wood used in the restoration, and searching the Morgan’s crew lists for familiar names or hometown connections.
A focal point is Spouter, a 46-foot-long, life-sized inflatable model of a sperm whale. Visitors can participate in a “What Bubbles Up?” activity by writing down their whale-related memory, question, or sketch and attaching it to a humpback whale sculpture.
Mystic Seaport interpreters will demonstrate the 19th-century maritime skills of a cooper, shipsmith, ropemaker, and whaleboat rower. There will also be live performances including sea chanteys, the interactive “Tale of a Whaler,” and a condensed rendition of the novel “Moby-Dick” – “Moby-Dick in Minutes.” Visitors will even have the opportunity to try their hand at rowing a whaleboat during select times.
Voyage partner, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, will have an exhibit booth to explain how the National Marine Sanctuaries interpret America’s maritime past, promote ocean conservation, and engage in cutting-edge research. They will show how whales feed and what they feed on, and present videos that feature information on the National Marine Sanctuary System, whales, whale research, and whaling heritage. Kids can even create their own whale hat.
In July, the Morgan will sail to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary off Provincetown, Mass., as part of the voyage. Stellwagen Bank is a popular feeding ground for whales in the summer months.
The ship and dockside exhibition will be open on Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, with the last boarding of the ship to take place at 4 p.m. There is a suggested admission of $5 per person for those ages 6 years and older. Children ages 5 years and younger are admitted for free, as are current Mystic Seaport members with their membership card.
The Mystic Seaport dockside exhibition is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
A number of New Bedford community organizations, including the New Bedford Whaling Museum, have scheduled a series of events to celebrate the city’s maritime heritage over the course of the ship’s stay. For a complete list and schedule, please visit the Destination New Bedford webpage.
The Morgan is scheduled to continue her 38th Voyage on July 7. Over a period of days, she will make her way through the Cape Cod Canal to Provincetown, which will be a base for the ship’s time on Stellwagen Bank. Afterwards the ship moves on to Boston where she will tie up next to the USS Constitution and be open to the public from July 18-22. The voyage wraps up with a stop at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy from July 26-27 to participate in the centennial celebration of the opening of the Cape Cod Canal.
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High resolution photos and broadcast-quality HD video of the ship’s activities are available for download and use by news media. Downloads can be accessed on the Mystic Seaport press page
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About the NEH
National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. www.neh.gov
About Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum is located one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. Admission is $24 for adults and $15 for children 6-17. Museum members and children under 5 are admitted for free. For more information, please visit https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/
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The WoodenBoat Show
Brooklin, Maine — The 23rd annual WoodenBoat Show, presented by WoodenBoat magazine and hosted by Mystic Seaport June 27-29, 2014, will celebrate three of N. G. Herreshoff’s most beloved designs: the 12 ½, Newport 29, and Buzzards Bay 25. All three were originally conceived in 1914, and turn 100 this year.
Andy Giblin, partner at MP&G Wood Boatbuilding and Yacht Restoration, is heading up the effort to bring owners of these classic designs together at the show. “This will be a rendezvous to kick off the 2014 sailing season,” says Giblin. “Our hope is that the show will bring people together who are excited to share their passion and energy for restoring and maintaining their yachts.”
Attendees at the show will be able to view many examples of the three designs at the show. The participating boats will be grouped together at the north end of the Museum and on the New York Yacht Club dock.
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. built 360 of the popular 12 ½s between 1914 and 1943, and builders have continued to produce the design up to the present day. Originally designed for children, the 12 ½ has proved a coveted design due to its roomy cockpit, ease of handling, and capable performance. Several yacht clubs still race the “H Class,” and many families use them for casual daysailing.
The Newport 29, by comparison, is a rare design. Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. originally built only three of them in 1914: Comet, Dolphin, and Mischief, and a fourth, Teaser, in 1926. Dolphin and Mischief still actively sail in the Newport area, and are slated to be at the show. Ballentine’s Boat Shop recently restored Teaser, and will display the boat as an example of their craftsmanship. Also in attendance will be Rogue, the 1950s iteration of the design, built by Seth Persson, and boatbuilder Brion Rieff will bring his 2008 cold-molded version, Iolanthe.
The Buzzards Bay 25 is one of the largest daysailers of the classic boat world, a keel centerboarder known for its powerful, exciting performance on the water. The original class had only five vessels, four of which are still extant: Mink, Bagatelle, Whitecap, and Vitessa. Whitecap, now Aria, another MP&G restoration, can be viewed at the Herreshoff Marine Museum. Bagatelle‘s owners have indicated their boat will be at the show, and Giblin stated MP&G will bring Mink, the first boat of the class. Mink is currently undergoing a major restoration at the MP&G shop.
“Tools of the Trade” Skills Demonstrations
This year’s theme is “tools of the trade” and the skills demonstrations on each of the three days will include “something old, something new.” All of the presenters are professional boatbuilders and there will be five demonstrations daily: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. (There will be no 4 p.m. presentation on Sunday, June 29.) The demonstrations will focus on traditional boatbuilding methods in the morning and the latest techniques in the afternoon.
F. Jay Smith will start off each day at 10 a.m. demonstrating tools used in traditional Scandinavian boatbuilding. Jay, of Anacortes, Washington, served apprenticeships in Norway and the Faroe Islands to learn the building-by-eye techniques of those lands from master craftsmen. On Friday, he’ll show how specialized axes are used, and his Saturday demonstration focuses on planes, especially a two-man type favored in Scandinavian boatyards. On Sunday, he’ll talk about “Whetstones and Sharpening: Early Iron Age to Present,” recognizing that sharp tools are the foundation of good craftsmanship.
A more modern tool of traditional boatbuilding will be shown by Roger Hambidge, a good hand with a shipwright’s adze, an essential tool in 19th-century New England shipyards. On Saturday, Mystic Seaport shipwright Walter Ansel will show how to put together an apparatus for steam-bending wood, and on Sunday how to use tools essential for drawing out a boat’s plans full-sized.
Homemade tools for boatbuilding are a specialty of Harry Bryan, a New Brunswick boatbuilder, who will pass on his knowledge of metalworking and specific tools he has found most useful in his own inventive techniques. Tools used to drive cotton and oakum into planking seams will be demonstrated by Rob Whalen, the project leader on the recent restoration of the Charles W. Morgan.
Each afternoon starting at 2:30 p.m., Mystic Seaport shipwright Scott Noseworthy will demonstrate how large-capacity shipyard tools handle large timbers of the kind used in ships like the Morgan.
On Friday at 4 p.m., John Brooks, a designer and builder from Brooklin, Maine, will show why routers and jigs have become an essential part of the boatbuilding he favors, which uses light plywood and powerful epoxy glues. On Saturday, Brion Rieff, who also runs a Brooklin boatyard, will show how vacuum-bagging has transformed lamination, the layering of thin pieces of wood to achieve the curved shapes so crucial to boat structures. And David Snediker, owner of Taylor & Snediker Woodworking in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, will show the efficient use of his favorite hand-held power tools for boatbuilding on Sunday at 1 p.m.
“People come to the WoodenBoat Show because they want to look at the beautiful boats on the dock, but they also want a firsthand look at how these boats were built,” says Jim Miller, president of WoodenBoat Publications. “This is one of the things that makes the show special, and different every year.”
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A Vineyard Welcome
VINEYARD HAVEN — The 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan arrived in Vineyard Haven today in the next phase of her 38th Voyage to ports across Southern New England. Greeted by a flotilla of schooners, catboats, and other small craft, both sail and powered, the ship was eased into the port with the assistance of the tug Sirius. Volleys of cannon fire erupted as she passed the breakwater and into the harbor.
The Morgan departed Newport, RI, this morning and was towed out of Narragansett Bay and across the mouth of Buzzards Bay into Vineyard Sound. Once in the Sound, the crew cast off the tow and continued by sail alone to the mouth of the harbor at Vineyard Haven. The entire trip was about 42 nautical miles.
The Morgan is currently berthed at Tisbury Wharf.
“We are very excited to take the Charles W. Morgan to the Vineyard because the ship has a lot of ties to the island. Many of her crew hailed from this place, and it is great to bring her here so the community can reconnect with their whaling heritage,” said Capt. Kip Files, the 22nd master of the Morgan.
The ship will be open to the public from Saturday, June 21 to Tuesday, June 24. Visitors can tour the ship and explore an expansive dockside exhibition that includes information on the history of whaling, demonstrations of maritime skills, and live music and performances. A focal point is Spouter, a 46-foot-long, life-sized inflatable model of a sperm whale. Visitors also can participate in a “What Bubbles Up?” activity by writing down their whale-related memory, question, or sketch and attaching it to a humpback whale sculpture. Visitors will even have the opportunity to try their hand at rowing a whaleboat during select times.
The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with the last boarding of the ship to take place at 4:30 p.m. There is a suggested admission of $5 for those ages 6 years and older. Children ages 5 years and younger are admitted for free, as are current Mystic Seaport members with their membership card.
The dockside exhibition is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Vineyard Haven, Mass. (June 18, 2014) — The 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan arrived in Vineyard Haven today in the next phase of her 38th Voyage to ports across Southern New England.
The ship departed Newport, RI, this morning and was towed out of Narragansett Bay and across the mouth of Buzzards Bay into Vineyard Sound. Once in the Sound, the crew cast off the tow and continued by sail alone to the mouth of the harbor at Vineyard Haven. The entire trip was about 42 nautical miles.
The Morgan is currently berthed at Tisbury Wharf in Vineyard Haven.
“We are very excited to take the Charles W. Morgan to the Vineyard because the ship has a lot of ties to the island. Many of her crew hailed from this place, and it is great to bring her here so the community can reconnect with their whaling heritage,” said Capt. Kip Files, the 22nd master of the Morgan.
The ship will be open to the public from Saturday, June 21 to Tuesday, June 24. Visitors can tour the ship and explore an expansive dockside exhibition that includes information on the history of whaling, demonstrations of maritime skills, and live music and performances. A focal point is Spouter, a 46-foot-long, life-sized inflatable model of a sperm whale. Visitors also can participate in a “What Bubbles Up?” activity by writing down their whale-related memory, question, or sketch and attaching it to a humpback whale sculpture. Visitors will even have the opportunity to try their hand at rowing a whaleboat during select times.
The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with the last boarding of the ship to take place at 4:30 p.m. There is a suggested admission of $5.
The dockside exhibition is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The Morgan will remain in Vineyard Haven until June 25, when she is scheduled to sail to New Bedford, Mass.
Links:
mysticseaport.org/38thvoyage
https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/connect/press/
https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/stowaway
https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/stories
Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mysticseaport
Twitter: @mysticseaport
About the NEH
National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. www.neh.gov
About Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum is located one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. Admission is $24 for adults and $15 for children 6-17. Museum members and children under 5 are admitted for free. For more information, please visit https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/
NEWPORT, Rhode Island (June 15, 2014) — The historic whaleship Charles W. Morgan, America’s oldest commercial vessel and a National Historic Landmark, completed the first leg of her 38th Voyage when she sailed into Newport, Rhode Island, today.
This is the Morgan’s first sailing voyage since 1921. The Morgan cast off from City Pier in New London, Connecticut, at 6:15 a.m. and was towed up Fishers Island Sound and through Watch Hill Passage. Once on Block Island Sound the ship dropped the tow and set all working sail to make her way to Newport. She arrived in the harbor and tied up at Fort Adams at 6 p.m. “Seeing the ship with her sails set just as they were in the heyday of her whaling career was an incredible sight. It was truly seeing history come alive,” said Steve White, president of Mystic Seaport.
Sunday was the first time the Morgan‘s 38th Voyagers were on board the ship. The Voyagers are individuals from around the world who applied to participate in one leg of the voyage, and then communicate their experience based on their discipline or talent. Voyagers range from poets and scholars, to musicians and artists. There were nine Voyagers on this leg. Matthew Ecklund, an artist and educator with Call of the Sea, a non-profit marine education organization based in Sausalito, California, spent his time on board sketching the crew at work as the basis for a series of quill and ink illustrations to be used in future exhibitions and programs. “I hope to bring back the lessons that can only be learned by first-hand experience. The 38th Voyage is an exciting and inspiring event for so many people, and I want to be able to take the experience of the 19th-century sailor and use it to inform what we try to achieve in our education programs in California,” said Ecklund.
The 38th Voyager program is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
The Morgan will be open to the public at Fort Adams from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17.
The ship is scheduled to continue her voyage with a transit to Vineyard Haven on June 18. Following her visit to the Vineyard, the ship continues to New Bedford, where she was built and sailed out of for 80 years. From there she sails to Provincetown for day sails to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, where the Morgan will team up with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to observe whales in their natural environment and call attention to mankind’s changing relationship with the natural world. After which, the voyage continues to Boston, where she will dock next to the USS Constitution.
Please follow the ship’s progress on our 38th Voyage page, which includes a live map that plots the ship position.
Historic Vessel to Open to the Public on Tuesday, June 17
NEWPORT, Rhode Island (June 15, 2014) — The historic whaleship Charles W. Morgan, America’s oldest commercial vessel and a National Historic Landmark, completed the first leg of her 38th Voyage when she sailed into Newport, Rhode Island, today.
This is the Morgan’s first sailing voyage since 1921.
The Morgan cast off from City Pier in New London, Conn., at 6:15 a.m. and was towed up Fishers Island Sound and through Watch Hill Passage. Once on Block Island Sound the ship dropped the tow and set all working sail to make her way to Newport. She arrived in the harbor and tied up at Fort Adams at 6 p.m.
“Seeing the ship with her sails set just as they were in the heyday of her whaling career was an incredible sight. It was truly seeing history come alive,” said Steve White, president of Mystic Seaport.
Sunday was the first time the Morgan‘s 38th Voyagers were on board the ship. The Voyagers are individuals from around the world who applied to participate in one leg of the Voyage, and then communicate their experience based on their discipline or talent. Voyagers range from poets and scholars, to musicians and artists. There were nine Voyagers on this leg.
Matthew Ecklund, an artist and educator with Call of the Sea, a non-profit marine education organization based in Sausalito, Calif., spent his time on board sketching the crew at work as the basis for a series of quill and ink illustrations to be used in future exhibitions and programs.
“I hope to bring back the lessons that can only be learned by first-hand experience. The 38th Voyage is an exciting and inspiring event for so many people, and I want to be able to take the experience of the 19th-century sailor and use it to inform what we try to achieve in our education programs in California,” said Ecklund.
The 38th Voyager program is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
The Morgan will be open to the public at Fort Adams from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. She is scheduled to continue her voyage with a transit to Vineyard Haven, Mass., on June 18.
Downloadable Media:
High resolution photos and broadcast-quality HD video of the ship’s activities on Sunday will be available for download and use by news media. Downloads can be accessed on the Mystic Seaport press page.
Links:
mysticseaport.org/38thvoyage
https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/connect/press/
https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/stowaway
https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/stories
Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mysticseaport
Twitter: @mysticseaport
About the NEH
National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. www.neh.gov
About Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum is located one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. Admission is $24 for adults and $15 for children 6-17. Museum members and children under 5 are admitted for free. For more information, please visit https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/
MYSTIC, Conn. (June 13, 2014) — The Charles W. Morgan is now scheduled to depart for Newport, RI, from New London, CT, this Sunday, June 15. The ship will cast off at 6:30 a.m.
The ship was originally scheduled to leave on Saturday, June 14. The delay is due to conditions expected off of Point Judith, RI, on Saturday.
“The cold front that is passing through will most likely leave the sea state in the area quite agitated, more so than we feel is appropriate for the Morgan. By delaying a day, we give the waters time to calm down,” said Dana Hewson, the vice president for watercraft preservation and programs at Mystic Seaport.
The decision to postpone the sail was made in consultation with meteorologists at the National Weather Service.
In a change from previous plans, there is a possibility that the Morgan will pass through Watch Hill Passage between Watch Hill, RI and Fishers Island, NY, on her way to Block Island Sound, and not through The Race as previously announced. The decision of which passage to take will be made by the captain on Sunday morning.
For the latest updates and to track the Morgan‘s position live, please visit the 38th Voyage page on the Museum’s website.
About Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum is located one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. Admission is $24 for adults and $15 for children 6-17. Museum members and children under 5 are admitted for free. For more information, please visit https://mysticseaport.wpengine.com/
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MORGAN Now Sails June 15
MYSTIC — The Charles W. Morgan is now scheduled to depart for Newport, RI, from New London, CT this Sunday, June 15. The ship will cast off at 6:30 a.m.
The delay is due to conditions expected off of Point Judith, RI, on Saturday.
“The cold front that is passing through will most likely leave the sea state in the area quite agitated, more so than we feel is appropriate for the Morgan. By delaying a day, we give the waters time to calm down,” said Dana Hewson, the vice president for watercraft preservation and programs at Mystic Seaport.
The decision to postpone the sail was made in consultation with meteorologists at the National Weather Service.
In a change from previous plans, there is a possibility that the Morgan will pass through Watch Hill Passage between Watch Hill, RI and Fishers Island, NY, on her way to Block Island Sound, and not through The Race as previously announced. The decision of which passage to take will be made by the captain on Sunday morning.
For the latest updates and to track the Morgan‘s position live, please visit our 38th Voyage page.
