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The Charles W. Morgan, a National Historic Landmark
and is the last surviving wooden whaling ship in the country. As both a working vessel and historic icon, the Charles W. Morgan is a reflection of America in more ways than we can imagine. During her career as a whaling ship, the Morgan provided
• Lubricating oil for industry machines;
• Illuminating oil for lighthouses, lamps and street lights;
• Whalebone, the flexible plastic of her time;
• Employment and investment opportunities for hundreds of people;
• An economic boost for her home ports; and
• Crew members from around the world who became U.S. citizens.
At the end of her whaling career, the Charles W. Morgan took her place as a National Historic Landmark, educational resource, film and media star, and a porthole into America’s rich and diverse past.
It has been said that this ship was part of the Underground
Railroad. "There were rumors that they (slaves) took refuge on whaling ships, some without the captains knowing, and that others were welcomed aboard," said Carl Cruz of the New Bedford Historical Society.
There is evidence that one of the ships owners, Charles W. Morgan,
was an abolitionist.
 
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Investigation
Date Of Investigation:
7/13/05
Photos taken (digital): 42
Positive Photos (digital): 10
EVP's: 0
Anomalous EMF readings: 0
Anomalous temperature changes: 0
Video: n/a
Warning:
Don't travel outdoors around Mystic and Noank at night without bug spray!
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