Mystic in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Whaleboat
Length: 28-30', length can vary
Beam: 6'3"
Whaleboats were an essential piece of equipment for a ship like the Charles M. Morgan. When a whale was spotted, the whaleboats would be lowered into the water, and a crew of six people would climb down into each boat. The crew would row towards the whale with five long oars. The harpooner would row in the bow, or front, of the boat, ready to dart a harpoon into the whale. An officer would be in the back, or stern, with the steering oar. rowing was the main form of propulsion, but these whaleboats also have a mast and rig for sailing.
These whaleboats are part of a fleet that was built for the Charles M. Morgan's 38th Voyage in 2014. Each one was built by a different boatbuilding organization, which is why each one is slightly different. Our whaleboats are currently used to teach rowing and sailing to the public.
Erected by Mystic Seaport Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 41° 21.717′ N, 71° 57.911′ W. Marker is in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waterways to Freedom - Maria Weems and Leah Green (a few steps from this marker); Sardine Carrier Regina M (a few steps from this marker); Cape Cod Catboat Breck Marshall (a few steps from this marker); Hercules Model EK7 Kerosene Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Tank from the Schooner Beulah (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara Tinkhams Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishing Schooner L.A. Dunton (within shouting distance of this marker); Block Island Fire Engine #1 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonington.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
