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….
Make a messenger bag or purse using traditional sailor’s skills! This class, taught by Nathan Adams, will teach traditional sailmaking, sewing, and rope work skills to craft a shoulder bag. Age Recommendation: Age 10 – Adult
Did you guess right? In our “Guess the Vessel” game we will be sharing a blurred photo of one of our vessels on our social profiles, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. See how well you know the vessels at Mystic Seaport…
Virtual Learning Join Museum shipwright Chris Sanders to explore the fundamentals of sharpening different hand tools. This session will focus on sharpening different types of knives. Age Recommendation: High School – Adult
