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Mystic Seaport - Mystic, CT   RSS
Mystic Seaport is a really wonderful place to visit whether you're a child or adult. The ships and history of this whaling village are fascinating. The seaport is home to four National Historic Landmark vessels, including the Charles W Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world.

Come see a bit of Mystic Seaport - a 19th century sea-faring village....
       
    
    
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As we head to Mystic Seaport, we stop along the highway at this lookout point
Looking from the reststop along Interstate 95....thats Mystic Seaport in the distance to the left side of the river.
this barn was on the outer side of the parking lot
I thought it was a neat looking barn
and this is a small church along the roadside
as we get ready to enter, this is just one of the gates to go thru
and you come upon an anchor at least 12 feet tall
this gives you an idea of what you are about to see and enjoy
this is the visitor center where you purchase your tickets and pick up brochures
and a map that gives the layout of the grounds and water
the first ship I see - the L.A. Dunton - 19th century fishing schooner
this was so beautiful - and may I say - the weather was fantastic
here's a look at the gazebo on the village green
one of the many small buildings along fisheries row
here's a view of some of what I see
So now I board the first ship
and I look up with amazement
some of the roping tied along the ship
standing inside looking towards the bow
again, more of the roping needing to work the sails
an amazingly beautiful day to have come here
I loved the neatness of their stacking
this plaque is down below of the ship
and this shows the living quarters
here is the pump at the sink for their only means of water
with a plaque to give a description of what you are seeing
here's one of the photos showing the fisherman at work
more of the photos - what a lifestyle this must have been for these men
an original lantern sitting out
and here's the wheel to steer by
rope sitting neatly onboard
take another view of the area
here I look back at the village green to see the horsedrawn carriage they give rides on - only 4.00 per person
there is another entire area of the seaport where the ships are worked on
here's the village green
so now I walk along to see some of the buildings on the docks
Oyster harvesting was a major industry for New England
an idea of how long it takes for an oyster to grow
lobster pots line the docks
lobsters are a major part of the shoreline
this is "Nellie"
a few facts on Nellie
Oysters in baskets
a chart showing the oyster industry
here is another shot of the village green
one of the many boathouses
here just a few of the tools
there was a group of schoolgirls at the seaport