Whaling Ship Charles W. Morgan under full sail
We happened to be vacationing in Mystic Connecticut, and one August 2014 afternoon found us enjoying a late day libation at a small barroom on the Stonington side (seaward) of the majestic Mystic River. Our refreshment consumption was interrupted by a large commotion outside the establishment... horns blowing, loud human voices and cheers were noted. Stepping outside to investigate the ruckus, we are thrilled to discover and witness the historic wooden whaling vessel Charles W. Morgan, the previously unknown return of this ship from her three-month sailing visit to several New England seaports. The river banks were lined several deep with well wishers that day as The Morgan was expertly piloted under the famous Mystic River drawbridge, making way on this final leg toward a special berth in her most recent home-port at Mystic Seaport. There are times when an unknown, happy, and unplanned discovery forever makes a unforgettable notch in a person's gray matter.
Note: Photo purchased in 2014 from offices of local newspaper "The Day" -- over time, lost the personal photos taken this day -- remember a nice image as The Morgan passed under the Mystic drawbridge.
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