Celebrating -

70 years since the arrival of the Morgan whaling ship at Mystic Seaport with a visit to the shipyard to see progress on the restoration in anticipation of her sailing again in 2014.  Shipwrights, riggers and sailmakers all explained what they are doing - and how they are creating an authentic restoration.

Explanation

Shoring up the hull

Blueprints

Above decks

Wood supply

Ropemaking  in the rigging loft

Sailmaking

There's still a lot to be done!