Here are some photos of the Charles W Morgan which is undergoing a 3 year restoration at Mystic Seaport. The CWM is the last remaining wooden whaling ship. Enjoy!!! http://soundbounder.blogspot.com/2009/02/charles-w-morgan-restoration.html
I used to live in Gayles Ferry, CT in fact I learned to sail on the Thames river out of the Navy base. Several times when I was a kid my dad would take us to Mystic Seaport, even on the Balboa 20 Its great to see she is being restored. I look forward to visiting her in the future with my kids.
I grew up sailing in Mystic... acutally... I still have a 32' Cape Dory there.I spent my childhood on that ship with my grandfather. Is she still part of the attactions at Mystic Seaport while she is undergoing renovations? I think that would be insanely interesting to watch the progress.
They have constructed a viewing platform, so visitors will be able to look at some of the work taking place. I don't know how limited or restrictive it will be.
It's definitely worth checking out. In the meantime, the Mystic Seaport website has been posting progress updates. http://www.mysticseaport.org/index....e&page_id=FCF87004-65B8-D398-72F3FBDB1166241C