The Charles W. Morgan was launched at New Bedford, Mass in 1841 when whaling was at its peak. In 37 voyages over 80 years she traveled more leagues of the world's oceans than any other American whaling ship in history. The Morgan was a full-rigged ship of 351 tons, measured 111 feet from stem to stern, and carried a full suit of light sails in addition to her working canvas. To pursue the whales that were her quarry she carried six or more whaleboats.
The Charles W. Morgan now rests at Mystic Seaport Village in Mystic, Connecticut.
