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Waterfront News MYSTIC SEAPORT OPENS NEW EXHIBIT


Mystic Seaport Opens “Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers” June 20 New Exhibit Explores Impact and Infl u- ence of Iconic Industry


Mystic, CT—Mystic Seaport will open its newest exhibit, “Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers”, on Saturday, June 20. The exhibit is a groundbreaking ap- proach to the story of America and whaling that places 19th-century commercial whal- ing within its larger global and historical contexts. It also explores whaling’s complex and deep impact on the nation’s economy, culture, and global position, and how its cul- tural, historical, and environmental legacy continues to infl uence the nation and world today.


“Most people are familiar with whaling through the lens of popular culture or read- ing Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick,” said Steve White, president of Mystic Seaport. “’Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers’ pushes past the common perception and the mechanics of whaling to show the richer and deeper stories of the peoples, places, ships, and whales that impacted and were impacted by the industry.”


The 4,400 square-foot exhibit was timed to follow the historic 38th Voyage of the Museum’s 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan in 2014, and is a complement to the experience of going on board the vessel at its berth within sight of the exhibit entrance. On display are more than 100 whaling-related historic artifacts and documents, including logbooks, photographs, tools, scrimshaw, ship models, and souvenirs, as well as


moving images, oral histories, and sound recordings. Some of the artifacts and images are visitor favorites, while others have only recently been added to the collection and will be on public display for the fi rst time. Using artifacts and artwork alongside compelling audio-visual elements, im- mersive displays, and thought-provoking interpretation, the exhibit bridges the gap between the whalers’ world and the present day. A short fi lm presents a content-rich, visually stunning introduction to the exhibit topic and themes, using high-defi nition foot- age shot during the 38th Voyage along with archival whaling footage and brief shots of people, artifacts, and stories to be explored more fully in the exhibit. Touch-activated “Dive Deeper” infor- mation stations, featuring videos, timelines, digital maps, and games, will allow visitors to further explore the study of whales and the whaling industry. Visitors will also be able to search a database for crew members that sailed aboard the Charles W. Mor- gan and learn more about the vessel’s recent restoration. To convey the global stories of whales, whaling, and whale research, a large three-dimensional projection globe showing all the world’s oceans will tell the universal stories of the Morgan and present contemporary research. Video programs will enable visitors to sail back to 1841 and follow the journey the Morgan took on her fi rst whaling voyage, explore diversity aboard whaleships, and see how tracking whales has evolved over the past 200 years. In the words of guest curator Anne Wit-


The Landing School Workshops Continued from Page 9.


Emphasis will be placed on what parts of the DC electrical system are likely to cause problems, how to fi x the problem, and what can be done to prevent it from happening in the future. Extra attention will be placed on batteries, terminations, bilge pumps and conductors.


The Care and Feeding of a Marine Diesel Engine


Date: July 22, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.


Cost: $100 before June 22 $125 after June 22 Tools required: None Instructor: Nate Andrew


Every owner of a diesel-powered boat should understand some fundamental maintenance procedures. Areas that will be covered are the fuel system and how to bleed injectors, the raw water pump and changing the impellor and other items of interest. Work will be performed in the shop on a marine diesel engine. Note: The workshops are open to stu- dents of all ages, however we ask that an adult accompany students under the age of 15. All workshops will be held at The Landing School. The minimum class size is three people. If less than three people sign up we may cancel the program at which point the program fee will be refunded. Students should bring their own lunch. To reserve your spot, contact Susan Gross at 207-985-7976, susangross@land- ingschool.edu. More information can be found by logging on to www.landingschool. edu/Summer-Workshops.pdf


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ty, “The stories in this exhibit braid together people, whales, history, and culture. Here are tales of work and wonder, wealth and poverty, nature and society. Objects of work, struggle, and leisure. Images of violence and beauty, of forgotten people and lifeways that are strange to us today.”


The exhibit is semi-permanent and does not have a scheduled closing date. As part of the opening, Captain Kip captain of the Morgan, gave a


Files, the 22nd


presentation at 7 p.m. on June 18 in the River Room of Latitude 41° Restaurant at Mystic Seaport. Files talked about his experience commanding the ship during her 38th


Voy-


age. The talk was free for Museum members and $10 per person for non-members. People can register by calling 860.572.5339. “Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers” has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Ex- cellence. Additional support was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Connecticut Humanities, Capital Group, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, among other funders. Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the


Local High School Sailors traveled to Mount Desert Island and took second place overall in the Great Harbor Regatta. Northwest gusts to 25 knots ripped across Southwest Harbor as 10 teams from all over Maine and New Hampshire battled there way around the buoys for a total of 8 races. 10 sailors from area schools sailed for Rock- and Community Sailing, and in a great team effort, broke into the top three at a statewide Varsity level regatta for the fi rst time. The RCS Roster at the Regatta in- cluded: Josh Moorehouse from Midcoast Christian, Elliot Spear from Oceanside East, Isabel Corona-Ferlauto from Oceanside West, and Jilliam Galloway, Warren Gallo- way, Peter Galloway, Isabel Crane, Louisa Crane, Hallie MacDougall, and Jesse Dunn, all from the Watershed School. A big regatta highlight came in the 6th


race when Watershed Senior Isabel Crane and Sophomore Jillian Galloway capped Crane’s High School career with a fi rst place fi nish in the A division.


Museum is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, America’s oldest commercial ship and the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Museum’s collection of more than two million artifacts includes more than 500 historic vessels and one of the largest collections of maritime photography in the country. The state-of-the-art Collections Research Center at Mystic Seaport provides scholars and researchers from around the world access to the Museum’s renowned archives. Mystic Seaport is located one mile south of Exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic, CT. Admission is $25 for adults and $16 for children ages 6-17. Museum members and children 5 and under are admitted free. For more information, please visit www.mys- ticseaport.org


and follow Mystic Seaport


on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Created in 1965 as an independent fed-


eral agency, the National Endowment for the Humanities supports research and learning in history, literature, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities by funding selected, peer-reviewed proposals from around the nation. Additional information about the National Endowment for the Humanities and its grant programs is available at: www. neh.gov.


Rockland Community Sailing High School Team


In the critical last race, Crane’s twin sister Louisa recovered quickly from an icy capsize at the leeward mark with her crew Elliot Spear, and held off three boats to clinch second place for the team. Results are not known until some time after the racing is fi nished, so the team was quite surprised when they heard “Rockland” called at the awards ceremony.


High school sailing is on the rise in the Midcoast, and the MDI Regatta saw three teams from the area participate: Camden Hills Regional High School, Islesboro Cen- tral School, and Rockland. The teams sail in the Spring and Fall out of the Appren- ticeshop in Rockland’s North End. Prior sailing experience is recommended, and the Fall season starts September 1st. Sign up is at Rockland CommunitySailing.org. Coming soon to RCS: Adaptive sailing and US Sailing Level 1 & 2 training. The sum- mer youth and adult sailing season begins June 22nd


. For more information, visit www. rocklandcommunitysailing.org.


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