July 2009 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 7.
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Mystic Seaport Opens Exhibit on Restoration of Charles W. Morgan
MYSTIC, CT ~ Restoring an Icon: The restoration process, investigates the causes
CHARLES W. MORGAN, a new exhibition and types of environmental deterioration
interpreting the preservation of the last she suffers and explains how conventional
surviving wooden whaleship in the world, techniques are similar to and different from
opens in the Henry B. duPont Preservation historic methods of restoration.
Shipyard Gallery at Mystic Seaport June 26. Interactive exhibit components include
The MORGAN was hauled out in the fall stations where visitors can try their hand at
of 2008 and is currently undergoing a three- traditional boat building techniques,
year restoration in the Museum’s shipyard. examine the effects of microorganisms on
As always, visitors are encouraged to board wood and explore the ships plans of the
the vessel and go below deck. The exhibit is MORGAN. Live interpretation and audio-
designed to reveal all aspects of historic video stations supplement the exhibit, along
vessel restoration and bring visitors into the with cell phone audio guides which provide
process. access to regularly updated recordings
Divided into four sections – “History,” about the restoration project.
“Workshop,” “Laboratory” and “Design Additionally, visitors will be able to
Office” – Restoring an Icon details the meet the shipwrights, riggers and others
history and significance of the MORGAN, who are responsible for making the
examines the vessel’s construction and restoration possible, share what the
Maine Author James Nelson
The whaleship CHARLES W. MORGAN hauled out for bottom work at Mystic Seaport.
MORGAN means to them and find out how Seaport. Built in 1841 in New Bedford, MA,
Wins Morison Award
they can become part of her legacy. she served as a whaling vessel until 1921,
“As the MORGAN’s story continues to making 37 voyages and sailing to all the
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SECRET of the sea absorbed from his work as a ship’s
evolve and play an active role in our national earth’s oceans. The Morgan was acquired
NAVY: How the American Revolution Went rigger and tall-ship sailor. He knows how to
maritime heritage, Restoring an Icon by Mystic Seaport in 1941, and as the “crown
to Sea by James L. Nelson has been selected find a great story and how to tell it. I worked
connects visitors to the restoration work jewel” of the Museum’s collection, has since
as the 2009 recipient of the Samuel Eliot with Jim on his previous book, Benedict
that is currently taking place and answers welcomed more than 20 million visitors.
Morison Award for excellence in naval Arnold’s Navy (2006), as well, and will have
questions about what she has experienced Restoring an Icon was generously
literature. The book is published by the great pleasure of working with him again
and what her future holds,” said Steve underwritten by the Institute of Museum
McGraw-Hill Professional. on his forthcoming book (due in 2010) about
White, Mystic Seaport president. and Library Services and Tourism Cares.
Presented annually by the Naval Order the land-and-sea battles at Yorktown that
Located adjacent to the MORGAN in The exhibit will remain open throughout
of the United States, the Morison Award is finally decided the American Revolution. He
the upper gallery of the shipyard building, the duration of the restoration. For more
given to the author “who by his published makes an editor’s job easy. I could not be
the exhibit overlooks the main floor and the information, visit
www.mysticseaport.org/
writings has made a substantial contribution more proud to publish his trilogy of
rigging loft where visitors can observe restoringanicon.
to the preservation of the history and Revolutionary naval histories.”
lumber preparation and other daily activities Those interested in supporting this
traditions of the United States Navy.” Patrick O’Brian, author of the Master
of a working shipyard. preservation can do so by visiting
In making the announcement, William and Commander, considers Nelson to be “a
The MORGAN is one of four National
www.mysticseaport.org/morgan or by
Schmidt, Commander of the New York master both of his period and of the English
Historic Landmark vessels at Mystic calling 860.572.5365.
Commandery of the Naval Order said, “This language.”
book illuminates a series of little known yet Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot
crucial events during the early stages of the Morison (1887-1976), who is ranked among
American Revolution. It sheds new and the foremost authorities on American
badly needed light on the naval component History, It is one of the premier awards of the
of the War of Independence, a subject often Naval Order of the United States. The Naval
neglected by historians.” Order was founded in 1890 to encourage
The book’s editor, Jon Eaton, naval writing, research, and the preservation
comments, “As James L. Nelson’s editor for of historical materials. Past recipients
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SECRET include David McCullough, Tom Clancy,
NAVY, I’m delighted by the book’s selection and former Secretary of the Navy John
for The Samuel Eliot Morison Award. I count Lehman.
myself one of the most enthusiastic among Author Nelson will be presented with
Jim’s legion of fans. He combines a first- the award at a black-tie ceremony in New
class researcher’s instincts for archival York on November 2nd, 2009.
sleuthing with the story-telling flair GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SECRET
developed in his popular novels of the NAVY, How the American Revolution Went
sailing navies and the first-hand knowledge to Sea, James L. Nelson, Paperback, $17.95
Compass Project's Boatbuilding
Festival at Portland 12-14 July
PORTLAND — The Boat Building Festival through boat building and rowing by
will take place on July 12, 13, and 14, in teaching practical skills and self-esteem.
Moose Island
Monument Square. Ten teams of boat These hands-on programs help youth find
builders will build 10 twelve-foot boats in 3 new directions for the future by
days, culminating in a dramatic launch on incorporating both life-skills and job-skills
MARINE
East End Beach. Boat building teams are training.
composed of groups of families, friends, To date, Compass Project has taught
853-6058
colleagues, and youth groups like A more than 900 middle and high school teens
Commercial and Recreational Boat Supplies
Company of Girls and Camp Susan Curtis. from the Greater Portland area how to build
Boat Storage
The experience of participating in the and row boats, work as a team, and most
Boat Building Festival gives participants a importantly take pride in their ability to
INDOOR · OUTDOOR · POWER · SAIL
taste of the transformative power boat complete a task. Several times a week,
16 to 45 ft. Haul out to 40 tons
building has on the lives of at-risk youth. Compass kids sand, saw, glue, paint and
Boat Winterization
One participant said of her team, “We found varnish small boats ranging in length from 8 INBOARD · OUTBOARD · STERNDRIVE
out everyone has their own talent… We saw feet to 21 feet. Compass youth are hands-on
Boat Repair ·Restoration
a different side of our family, everyone learners….and possibly the future
WOOD · FIBERGLASS
working together to build the best boat they workforce of Maine’s traditional
can!” boatbuilding industry.
Boat Repowering
This unique community event is a For more information go to
Save on winter jobs.
fundraiser to help at-risk youth chart a more
www.compassproject.org or call Pat or Shrink Wrap
positive course in life. Compass Project Tristram at 774-0682.
programs engage the interest of teens
Hours: M-F 8-4:30 · Sat. 9-2 Online store:
www.mooseislandmarine.com
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