The lithograph of the steamer CHANCELLOR LIVINGSTON is a fine example of an early black and white lithograph at Mystic Seaport Museum. A group of print aficionados recently visited Curator Fred Calabretta for a look at some of the Museum’s…
In October of 1859 Captain James Hamilton took over command of the CHARLES W. MORGAN for a voyage to the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans. Along the way the MORGAN made stops in Chile, Hawaii and Japan among other places….
Captain James Smith left whaling to become a packet captain and a foil for Mark Twain. The painting seen below depicts Captain James F. Smith of New London, one of five brothers who were whaling captains out of that port….
During the 1880’s and 1890’s, silver yachting trophies were often presented to clubs by influential members. There were Goelet Cups named for New York land baron Ogden Goelet. The famous Astor cups were contributed by John Jacob Astor. As time went…
