CHARLES W. MORGAN WHALING SHIP

Mystic Seaport - Mystic CT - Here are some photos of the whaling ship at Mystic Seaport, mostly below deck. It is a good example of living quarters and the contrast between Captain and Crew.

(I will be off to Maine this weekend so I don't think I will be able to post until Tuesday but hope to have some interesting photos when I return. I am in desperate need of some fresh photos to post)



Guest Quarters, this cabin was on deck.


Captain's quarters, would you call it the Captain's Salon?


The Captain also gets a private head.


The Captain's Bed, notice the bed is hung on the head and foot boards so the bed stays level.


This is the crew's quarters, as you can see lacking a few luxuries the Captain has.

FISHING SCHOONER L.A. DUNTON

Mystic CT - This is the fishing schooner L.A. Dunton which is docked at Mystic Seaport. It was built in Essex CT in 1921 at the A.D. Story Shipyard.



Below deck, all the comforts of home...a very small home.


From more information:click here

FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM

Salem, MA – This is the replica of the original “Friendship of Salem” that was built in 1796 – 1797 by the shipbuilder Enos Briggs, who also built the frigate Essex. This replica was built by the Scarano Shipyard in Albany, NY. It is made with some modern materials to meet Coast Guard requirements.

The original Friendship sailed 15 times around to world trading for spices, sugar, coffee, pepper, and other goods. While returning from Archangel, Russia during the War of 1812 she was captured by the British and sold at auction in London, England.

Beginning in 1626, Salem became an important seaport with much trade and fishing done from this port. During the Revolution, many of the patriot seaman turned to privateering to help the war effort. During the Revolution 158 privateering vessels captured 445 British vessels. These privateering profits help to increase the fortunes of many of the post war merchants.

You can tour this ship and see what a old time sailing ship look like.

Info: http://www.nps.gov/archive/sama/indepth/pdfs/Friendship.pdf