Last Of Its Kind by glimpses

Last Of Its Kind

The towering masts belong to the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship IN THE WORLD! Built in 1841, requiring a crew of 35, she had an 80 yr whaling history that included 37 voyages, the longest taking 4 yrs. She's been to every continent, and docked in places like: the Fiji Islands, Tahiti, Congo, Cape Town, the Azores, Russia, Japan, Auckland, Sydney, and so many more. Her permanent home is at Mystic Seaport in Connencticut, USA, which is a 17 acre "living history museum". The village recreates coastal living in new England in the 19th century.
Thanks to you all for your recent views and great comments......
Great history! great vintage shot :D
January 18th, 2012  
Fantastic shot. Love the processing. Love Mystic Seaport. I use to go there when I was stationed in Groton.
January 18th, 2012  
This one really brings us back in time!
January 18th, 2012  
Great shot fav
January 18th, 2012  
My husband had the opportunity to visit Mystic Seaport once and enjoyed it immensely. He loves to build model ships . . must show him this photo. It's beautiful . . great colors.
January 18th, 2012  
This could be an old photo or postcard for sure! Great theme shot!
January 19th, 2012  
Nice one. Well done.
January 21st, 2012  
@mwarren365 Very cool Mike, being in Groton. It's sooo close to me! You were an "ex nuke"; in the service?? Best to you, Les
February 4th, 2012  
@netkonnexion Much appreciated Damon ---All my best, Les
February 5th, 2012  
@aspada Thanks for such a generous comment, and for your appreciation of my efforts. All the best, Les x
February 5th, 2012  
@karenann Thanks Karenann......So you've been to Mystic, eh? Isn't it grand! I MUST return soon, maybe summer wanna come?? :-)
Would LOVE to see one of your husband's ships; would you consider a photo?? it would be a REALLY unique and interesting subject. Take carenow, Les x
February 5th, 2012  
@princesicita Thanks Princess; I continue to look forward to and enjoy your support and lovely comments. All my best, Le x
February 5th, 2012  
@hobgoblinwychwo A bit delayed, but thank you very much John. :-) I appreciate you stopping by with a welcome comment; it's always great to see a new face. Take care, Les
February 5th, 2012  
@anoeska Thanks Anoeska............those were the good old days. :-)
All the best, Les
February 5th, 2012  
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