2018 Sept 4 Mystic

Mystic Seaport,  Connecticut.  Above the Charles W. Morgan, the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered more than 2700 vessels.  Built and launched in 1841.  Below is the luxurious Captain's quarters.

Barrel making is a real art.  This man loves working here at Mystic Seaport.  He was tediously refitting a small barrel.

Mystic was a very active ship building city in the 1800's.  A lot of items needed on ships had to be made in the area including rope.  First the twine had to be made then strung through this machine to twist into rope.

Nice collection of figureheads that came from the front of ships.

Dead horse celebration done after the first month of a trip when the sailors had paid off their debt.  They were paid a month's wages when they agreed to sign up for a voyage.  A stuffed figure of horse was hoisted up on the mast and flung out to sea.  Strange tradition if you ask me.

Most of the buildings in Mystic Seaport today have been moved here from other locations.  Below is a diorama of what the original town must have looked like.

The Mayflower II is being restored in Mystic Seaport under this large tent.  This replica of the original ship was built in 1957.  It is suppose to be launched next year and sailed back to Plymouth by 2020.  Looks like they have a ways to go.