Charles W. Morgan Whale Ship Homecoming Celebration
www.peterpereira.com The Charles W. Morgan whaleship is officially welcomed at State Pier in New Bedford, MA. This is the first time the whaling ship has returned to its home port since it left in 1941.
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++ Visitors board the Morgan. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ Visitors wait in line for the chance to board the Morgan. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ Eugene Pina adjusts his prosthetic leg before going to visit the Morgan. Mr. Pina says that nothing would keep him from visiting the Charles W. Morgan. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ A man uses the official guide to take shelter from the sun. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ Kylie Hefford, from CT, pins a good luck wish on a humpback whale sculpture on display. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ "Spouter" a life size scalled inflatable whale keeps its eye on two Mystic Seaport workers enjoying a snack. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ A visitor bends over backward to get the perfect shot inside the Charles W. Morgan. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ Visitors board the Morgan. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ Visitors are all smiles as they make their way aboard for the first time. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ Visitors listen to a lecture on how whaling was done inside the small whaleboats. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.
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++ A whaleboat with participants rows out into the harbor. The Charles W. Morgan whale ship is officially welcomed home at State Pier in New Bedford, MA as events officially open granting people access to the iconic ship.