Mystic Seaport, CT Sept. 2

We spent a fascinating day at Mystic Seaport, a recreated village typical of the boatbuilding days of Mystic, CT.  There are shops for all of the types of businesses which were involved in support of the shipbuilding and fishing industries typical of the 19th century.  There are several restored large boats, including the whaleship Charles W. Morgan which was built in 1841 and last sailed in 2014.  Many exhibits detailed the steps in shipbuilding, and several other old sailing ships were present to be toured.  Exhibits of nautical artwork, museum pieces, rope-making shops, and even "maidenheads" (though not all were maidens) completed a fascinating visit that occupied many hours of sightseeing.

Exhibit of How Keel is Laid

Schooner L.A. Dunton

Crew Quarters "Before the Mast"

Rope-Making Shop

Full-Rigged Ship Joseph Conrad

Some of the Village Shops

Fire Engine & Bicycles

Figure Heads Exhibit

Drug Store

Whaleship Charles W. Morgan, 1841