Shore Leave in Provincetown
We arrived in Provincetown on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, I had some free time, so I decided to explore Provincetown for a little while.
Stowaway News
Read the latest news from the CHARLES W. MORGAN stowaway.
Our Compass Points to Cape Cod
Leaving New Bedford, visiting Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and heading through the Cape Cod Canal towards Provincetown.
Whaleboat Rowing Championships 2014!
This year’s whaleboat rowing races coincided with homecoming of the Charles W. Morgan. I rigged GoPro cameras to three boats. Check it out!
The Magical World of Colonel Green
Once there was a man who dared to be different. He was kind, intelligent, and extremely wealthy. His name was Colonel Green. The Charles W. Morgan probably wouldn’t be here today were it not for this man.
Confessions of a Morgan Stowaway
It’s not all fun and games on the Morgan. The stifling humidity has kept me awake in the foc’sle and lately I find myself walking the ship’s dark corridors late at night.
The man behind the Morgan
I’m delving into New Bedford’s rich maritime history and learning more about its ties to Charles W. Morgan, and no, I’m not talking about the ship. While there is is a wealth of information about the ship, there is far less known about Charles, the Quaker from Philadelphia.
The sights and sounds of New Bedford Pier
On Wednesday, June 25, the Morgan appeared out of the mist of Buzzards Bay and sailed in to her homeport of New Bedford. She sits like a silent wooden giant at the New Bedford State Pier. Her masts are set against the familiar city skyline and the busy working waterfront.
A long time coming
The Charles W. Morgan finally returned to her homeport for the first time in 73 years. The city of New Bedford has had a long and honest relationship with the sea and the Morgan is like a sewing needle. She’s threading the past to the present.
The World of the Aquinnah Wampanoag
Martha’s Vineyard is a vibrant summertime destination. It also has a tremendously rich history that reaches back thousands of years.
Stowie’s Top 10 Sailing Rules
The summer solstice kicked off the first day of our dockside programs in Martha’s Vineyard. All the parts of a quintessential New England summer are here–sunshine, a warm breeze, art, music, and a life-sized inflatable sperm whale. Even David Letterman stopped by to check out the big whaleship that sailed into port. He liked the experience so much, he even went for a row in one of our whaleboats. He looked like a natural!