Charles W. Morgan
Charles W. Morgan
4.7
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Located at Mystic Seaport, this is the only existing wooden whaleship.
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DLP
New Jersey3,994 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We visited on a cold January day and despite the weather spent quite a bit of time on this ship. The history of this ship and the whaling industry is fascinating. The boat itself has been restored and in very good condition to the point that it is able to still sail around. There was a docent on the ship to answer questions and we had quite a few. The whole ship is accessible and is really worth the time to visit to get a good idea about the conditions that were endured for this industry
Written January 22, 2024
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connieSanibel_Fl
Westborough, MA47 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The museum has been very well maintained. We were last there 60 years ago. The shops, the crafts, the whaling ship were a delight to visit. Luckily in early Dec., not much of a crowd so we had time to talk with the docents, who were all very knowledgeable.
Written December 12, 2023
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christopherbO9687MP
Acton, MA767 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The Charles W. Morgen is a beautifully restored 19th Century American whaling ship, the very last existing example of a once common type of ship. Both the deck of the ship and the crew quarters below it are available to tour; you can see both how the crew lived on its lengthy voyages and how each whale was processed into whale oil onboard. The Morgen was restored just a few years ago (it can now sail to local ports), so everything is is good condition. An interesting way to see a lifestyle and industry once important to American history.
Written September 22, 2023
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Lee L
Valhalla, NY2,288 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Charles Morgan is the last whaling ship left from that era. it is located at the Mystic seaport. You can go onboard and walk thru the ship to learn about the whaling industry. They also have docents onboard to answer your questions.
Written November 15, 2023
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Richard A
Jakarta, Indonesia2,585 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Charles W. Morgan is the only whale hunting ship afloat in the world, it’s interesting to visit and explore this ship, as part of Mystic Seaport Museum. The ‘guide’ was passionate and very helpful in explaining about the history of the ship. Go and explore it yourself while in Mystic.
Written February 7, 2022
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Colleen C
Middleton, WI289 contributions
Oct 2021
The Charles W. Morgan is the oldest whaling vessel still afloat. It is docked in the Mystic Seaport Museum, and guests of the museum and climb aboard and take a look. It was nice, too, that there were staff members aboard to answer questions and point things out. Though not a fan of whaling (but a huge fan of whales), I still could appreciate the history to the boat.
Written November 16, 2021
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LibertyStreet
Milford, MI187 contributions
Nov 2020
Even though off-season, the ship was open for self-touring. COVID restrictions in place (one way walking, posted signs asking for social distancing). Interesting and worth the time.
Written November 11, 2020
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PabloMaxNJ
Wayne, NJ151 contributions
Apr 2022
Go below decks on this historic ship and you will be amazed that men spent years aboard it. The quarters are so cramped and the ceilings so low. It's wonderful that Mystic Seaport has kept this floating piece of history in such great condition--so much so that they actually took it out into the ocean a few years ago.
Written September 5, 2022
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Reasonable50
Greenwich, Connecticut3,636 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
I toured this boat as a young child. Returning years later brought back memories of things past. Classic New England history is alive and well at the Charles W. Morgan. Highly recommend.
Written September 7, 2021
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mrpesce
Doylestown, PA567 contributions
Jun 2021
Stopped by the Mystic Seaport and after paying a good bit of change for entrance, I expected something more. No guides, no information, nothing. Just walked around and the ship needed a story, an explanation, something to catch your attention. Very sad.
Written June 16, 2021
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Planning on being in the area the weekend of the festival. What is the typical temperature and do you have any changes in your leaves that early? Is it jacket weather? We are from the south and are use to hot temps.
Written August 17, 2016
we visited several years ago and found ourselves at a glorious food festival. with samples offered from local restaurants and a beer tent with live entertainment. Does this still occur? I think it was around Labor Day weekend?
Written August 29, 2015
Hi greetings from Connecticut! The 2nd Annual Mystic Eats Riverside Food Festival is in Downtown Historic Mystic on the weekend of 11 Sep-13 Sep! Enjoy it a great time to spend with the family!
Written September 1, 2015
Edward E
Milford, Ohio
When will the Charles W. Morgan be in Mystic CN. in 2015
Written February 28, 2015
Far as I know, it's always there. We went in October of 2014 and it was so beautiful there, plus you get to see all the fall colors. Not as crowded as summertime when everyone is on vacation with their families. TIP: We went one week before the "official" fall foliage time -- not as many tourists and colors are wonderful everywhere. ***Make sure you go into the town also, down the road and over a draw bridge.
Written March 2, 2015
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