Charles W. Morgan Visit to New Bedford
Nine days of concerts, programs, regattas, whaleboat races and parades, a whaling history symposium, public ceremonies and much more! The Charles W. Morgan arrived in New Bedford on Wednesday, June 25. The ship was open to the public after the official opening ceremony on Saturday, June 28, at 10 a.m. and departed on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014.
Charles W. Morgan outward bound from New Bedford – Video and photographs by Arthur P. Motta Jr.
New Bedford Homecoming Schedule
Nine days of concerts, programs, regattas, whaleboat races and parades, a whaling history symposium, public ceremonies and much more! June 28 – July 6
Whaling History Symposium
Scholars, collectors, armchair historians and interested nautical enthusiasts were welcomed to New Bedford for an opportunity to discuss and share their interests in whaling history.
The 38th Voyage
The Charles W. Morgan sailing schedule – from May 17th through August 9, 2014.
History of the Charles W. Morgan
Built in 1841 at Hillman Brothers shipyard in New Bedford, the Charles W. Morgan has a long history leading up to its recent return to seaworthiness.
Charles W. Morgan Research Library holdings
The Museum’s Research Library affords Morgan enthusiasts the ability to glimpse first-hand into her past through an assortment of rare historical documents complemented by many scholarly publications.
Crew Lists and Owners of the C.W. Morgan
Search for crew members and owners of the Charles W. Morgan, or any other New Bedford whaling vessel.
Images from our collections
From our earliest days the Museum has collected images and objects related to the Charles W. Morgan.
Beetle Whaleboat
Our Beetle Whaleboat is now fully constructed and joined the Charles W. Morgan at Mystic Seaport as part of its historic 38th Voyage.
Media Coverage
A current media list including everything related to the 38th Voyage and the C.W. Morgan.
Pre-Homecoming Event Series
In anticipation of the Charles W. Morgan’s arrival, the Museum hosted a family-friendly event series – free and open to the public.
New Bedford Homecoming Sponsorship Opportunities
Unique sponsorship opportunities included significant recognition and high visibility in all elements of the event. (PDF)
Social Media Links #38thVoyage and #CWMorgan
THANK YOU all Charles W. Morgan Sponsors!
Mainsail Sponsors
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Mayor Jon Mitchell/City of New Bedford
Senator Mark Montigny/Mass Office of Travel and Tourism
Headsail Sponsors
Southeastern Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau
Anonymous Gift
Mainstay Sponsors
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The Mary Morley Crapo Hyde Eccles Fund
New Bedford Historical Society
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Keel Sponsors
Joseph Abboud Manufacturing Co./Men’s Wearhouse
Michael Dury
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Anonymous Gift
Last modified: April 17, 2020
