Charles W. Morgan (Bark)

Built by Charles Waln Morgan as a ship in New Bedford, Mass., in 1841 by Hillman Brothers Shipyard; most of her 80 year whaling career spent in the employ of J. & W.R. Wing & Co.; rerigged as bark in 1867; final voyage in 1921 after which purchased by Col. E.H.R. Green and berthed at his estate in South Dartmouth, Mass.; in 1941 purchased by Marine Historical Association (later renamed Mystic Seaport, Inc.) and brought to Mystic, Conn., where it remains as a featured museum exhibit.

From the description of Records, 1849-1917 (bulk 1890-1932). (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 46337185

From the description of Records, 1849-1971 (bulk 1890-1932). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70955667

Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Joseph F. Edwards, on voyage 18 Oct. 1919-16 July 1920; built at New Bedford, 1841; re-rigged to bark in 1867; final voyage, 1921.

From the description of Logbook of the bark Charles W. Morgan, 1919 Oct. 19-1920 July 15. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70977264

Whaling vessel, out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by Thomas L. Ellis, on voyage 17 July 1878-11 May 1881 to Coast of Africa and other whaling grounds; owner-agent: J. & W.R. Wing; built as ship at New Bedford, Mass., 1841; re-rigged to bark in 1867; final voyage, 1921.

From the description of Logbook, 1878 July 17-1881 May 11. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154687971