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The Friends of Fort Trumbull present-
The Charles W. Morgan-“Down to the Sea Again”
On April 24, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Fort Trumbull Conference Center, the Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park are delighted to present as this season’s first speaker Matthew Stackpole of Mystic Seaport Museum.
Mr. Stackpole will discuss the history of the Charles W. Morgan, its place in American whaling history, the five years of restoration, and the plans for its 38th voyage in 2014.
At the Re-Launching of the Charles W. Morgan in July, 2013, Ric Burns, the keynote speaker, said, “Our good friend, Matthew Stackpole, is here in the audience today. He’s a historian and sailor and a lover of ships, and it’s true to say that of the people who made this day possible and without whom we wouldn’t be here, Matthew is second to none. His passion, his knowledge, his commitment have made this day possible as much as anyone. His love for ships, and whale ships and history is legendary, running from Nantucket and Mystic, where he grew up, to Martha’s Vineyard, where he built ships and ran the historical society, and back again.”
The presentation is open to the public and new members are always welcomed. Seating is limited.
