NOVEMBER 6, 2015

LATE FALL CAULKING MEMO

Please see the attached Late Fall Caulking Memo. Please email Gabe Gresko,

Gabriel.gresko@mysticseaport.org with any questions.

MORGAN BOOK WINS AWARD

The Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) has awarded the Betty M. Linsley Award for

2015 to Mystic Seaport for the book, The Charles W. Morgan: A Picture History of an American Icon. The

Award recognizes the best work on a significant aspect of Connecticut’s history published by, for, or on

behalf of a Connecticut historical society or organization.

Peter Hinks, the Awards Committee Chairperson, wrote in his notification announcement, “Embedding

the Morgan not only in a centuries-old history of whaling but in the lavishly illustrated log of one of the

most important restoration projects in Connecticut's history, this volume makes clear why we are so

fortunate to still have the Morgan among us. It is our privilege to recognize Mystic Seaport's

accomplishment.”

The Award will be presented this Saturday at ASCH's annual fall conference at Central Connecticut State

University. Below is the email that was sent to Steve White regarding the award. Dear Mr. White: I write with great pleasure to notify you that the Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH) has awarded the Betty M. Linsley Award for 2015 to Mystic Seaport for its outstanding book, The Charles W. Morgan: A Picture History of an American Icon. Embedding the Morgan not only in a centuries-old history of whaling but in the lavishly illustrated log of one of the most important restoration projects in Connecticut's history, this volume makes clear why we are so fortunate to still have the Morgan among us. It is our privilege to recognize Mystic Seaport's accomplishment. I will present the Award on Saturday, 7 November at 9:00 AM at ASCH's annual fall conference, held this year at Central Connecticut State University. We would be very pleased if the authors of the volume or some other representative of the Gunn Museum would be able to be present to receive the Award. Would you please let me know at your earliest convenience if anyone might be able to attend? Again, my warmest congratulations. With regard, Peter Hinks Chairperson, Awards Committee

HALLOWEEN AT MYSTIC SEAPORT

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to celebrate Halloween here at Mystic Seaport. The community

engagement was incredible with 570 kids and 731 adults passing through the Gate, a figure which doubled

our 2014 event. Citizens Bank was well represented handing out Trick or Treat bags and glow sticks to all.

Mystic Seaport Volunteers included Jan Kepner, Dave Olsson, Ian Jarvis, Lou Esposito, Dave Carpenter,

Sam Graley and David LaRizzo. Also on hand to assist were students from Williams-Mystic; Maya Gillett,

Barrett Pritchard, Aislyne Calianos, Lindsey Precht, Sarah Way, Claire Fahrner, Anayis Wright, Meg

Ficarra and Katie Swoap and UCONN/Avery Point students; Jennifer Miao and Leonardo Mezzomo.

Thanks for all you did to make this event so successful.

- Mary Cairns

L A DUNTON UPDATE

Shipyard has begun work on replacing LA DUNTON’s rig in anticipation of re-stepping her lower masts

next spring.

We’ve displayed DUNTON without her topmasts for the last several years knowing there was some

weakness in her main mast top. Last fall in anticipation of her haul out we removed her lowers masts to

discover her main top was so deteriorated we could not re-step her masts without replacing her main all

together. Further the Sampson post into which her bowsprit is mortised was also found to be rotten;

fortunately deterioration had not spread to the bowsprit itself. This will also need replacement before

her rig can go back in. After reviewing various partial rig scenarios we reluctantly decided, to the

disappointment of many, to exhibit her without a rig until resources were available to correct these

deficiencies.

The new main will be somewhat different from the one we took out. It will be a little longer with slightly

different mast head detail. This is the result of research done in the mid-80s. At that time extensive

notes accumulated by Edward S. Bosley, researcher and correspondent of HI Chappelle during last days

of fishing schooners, became available through the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, in Essex MA. This

research gave details unavailable to the Museum in earlier DUNTON rig restorations. Subsequently new

lower masts were ordered to these new specifications. The masts were stored, until last week, under

the lean-to shelter alongside the Catboat Exhibit. The main is now alongside the bulkhead near the

Sanger VRC waiting for work to begin. It’s a beautiful piece of Douglas fir 90 feet long and 19 inches in

diameter.

DUNTON is also in need of new topmasts. Fabrication and re-rigging her topmasts will follow next year

as time and resources are available.

This work is being made possible through the generous support of several donors with a special interest

in the L A DUNTON.

It’s been more than 30 years since L A DUNTON received any major work and before long will need a

major restoration on the level of our recent CHARLES W. MORGAN Project. In the meantime we will

continue to monitor her condition and improve her according to priorities as they arise.

-Quentin Snediker

LITERATURE TALK: "MELVILLE, ANIMALITY, AND EXUBERAN T PLAY"

Amherst Professor Geoffrey Sanborn. Wednesday, 11 November, 7 pm

Olin Stephens Room (3rd Floor Stillman Bldg.). All welcome! Refreshments provided!

Geoff Sanborn is the author of several books including Whipscars and Tattoos: The Last of the Mohicans,

Moby-Dick, and the Maori and The Sign of the Cannibal: Melville and the Making of the Postcolonial

Reader. Contact: Rich King x5262

HOLIDAY SALE – SIGN UP

Sign-ups are being accepted for the Mystic Seaport Holiday Sale – (Wednesday November 18, 4:30 –

6:30 in the Galley). If you have any crafts/arts/goods that you would like to sell for the holidays, you are

invited to do so. This sale is open to all employees and volunteers. To sign up as a vendor please

contact Kristen Deveau in HR (ext. 5346) or Kristen.deveau@mysticseaport.org.

THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEER BOB ANDRYLE!

The Education Department would like to extend a huge thank you to volunteer Bob Andryle, for the

amazing work he did on a model that was formerly in the exhibit “Frozen In.” The model was in rough

shape after the exhibit (separated from its base), but used for various primary source workshop

programs, as a secondary source study object. Bob was able to make repairs to the model, re-do the

snow, update the igloos, and re-establish the characters into the scene. He also built the model onto a

tray-like base so that it can be easily transported by our Museum Teachers. We are so thrilled to have

this updated model in our Education Collection! Thank you so much for working on the improvements,

Bob! (See before and after photos below.)

-Krystal Rose

MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPHER & DIGITAL IMAGING SPECIALIST

We are pleased to announce that Joe Michael has joined the CRC Production Team as Museum

Photographer and Digital Imaging Specialist. Joe, formerly of our Facilities Department, started in his

new position during Pilots weekend. Joe’s amazing portfolio, computer skills, along with his knowledge

of our campus earned him the position.

Joe has been covering some of the GluLam construction and just shot Trick or Treaters this past

Saturday. If you see Joe on the grounds, say “Hello” to our new Production Team member.

-Mary Anne Stets and Suki Williams

BOOK CLUB Bookclub will meet @ 5p.m. Thursday 11/12 in the Keener Room to discuss The Invention of Wings by

Sue Monk Kidd.

-Phyllis Sailer

THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Saturday November 7, 2015

• 8am – 9am Ship to Shore

• 10:30 am – 12 pm Williams Mystic Family Day talk in the

Greenmanville church

• 12 pm – 1:30 pm William Mystic Lunch in the River room.

• 4pm – 7pm LLT Rehearsals in Campbell Room

• 4pm – 9pm Redman/Pearce Wedding in the River Room

Sunday November 8, 2015

• No Events scheduled

Other Items Discussed:

• Discussed the huge success of Trick or Treat this past Saturday. Total attendance more than

doubled in size from last year. We saw 1,301 goblins this year. Kudos to the Membership

Department and to all the volunteers to helped.

• Another success was the return of Nautical Nightmares. It was a well-attended event with great

feedback from visitors.

• A crane will be on the grounds between Monday and Wednesday next week (Nov 9th – 11th) to

down rig a few ships. There will also be a bit of shuffling around of some boats next week.

• Shannon to work with Engine Show volunteers/staff to remove Engine from VRC prior to holiday

décor installation.

• The Lighthouse video will be out of service until further notice. The System file is corrupt. They

are working on the problem trying to find a solution.

• There will be some stone paver work going on this week to repair cracked or loose stones (VRC,

Bartram, etc.)

• Tis the season…Facilities staff will be out cutting Christmas trees this week. Yes, believe it or not

the holiday season is just around the corner. Let the merry making of garland and wreaths

begin.

• Exhibit and way-finding signage continue to be an on-going discussion on ways to improve and

how to best communicate with our visitors.

DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/SHIPYARD

Saturday, November 7 Sunday, November 8

Duty Officer: C. Calabretta , radio Duty Officer: M. Cairns, radio

Security: Gary Doerfler, ext.5310 Security: Gary Doerfler, ext. 5310

Watch Captain: T. Brillat, radio Watch Captain: T. Brillat , radio

Shipyard: Deb House, ext. 5341 Shipyard: Deb House. 5341

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Vice President Curatorial Affairs

Director of Information Technology

Custodian – Part-Time

Amistad Opportunities

Labor Assistant – Seasonal Part- Time

Rigger II – Seasonal Part -Time

Shipwright – Seasonal Part-time

To view job listings and learn how to apply, please visit the Mystic Seaport website.

CLASSIFIEDS

PLEASE NOTE CLASSIFIEDS WILL RUN FOR 2 WEEKS UNLESS A REQUEST IS MADE TO EXTEND THE LISTING

FOR SALE: 26' Mac Gregor 26 sailboat, 1988 dagger board (keel), 6 HP outboard, good condition, many

extras, may be seen at Noank Marine Services, $2900, 860 536 4918 Robert de Groot

Thank you. Any questions call above or email. Bob de Groot (shipyard volunteer)

FOR SALE: Wooden Shed: 12’ x 50’ three-bay wooden shed, with corrugated roof. Built in 2012.

Excellent condition, great for storage or animal shelter. Asking price: $1500. For more information,

please contact: gretchen.oat@mysticseaport.org

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Fall Flavor – Photo by Andy Price