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X-rays machines, lasers, used to restore the world’s only remaining wooden whaling ship

By On August 18, 2010

Historians at the Mystic Seaport Museum are turning to advanced new technologies in order to restore the world’s last remaining wooden whaling vessel, the Charles W. Morgan. The whaleship, built [...]

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Intrepid Re-Opened for Business

By On November 12, 2008

New York’s Intrepid Air & Space Museum officially re-opened for business on Saturday for the first time since September 31, 2006.  The grand opening on Saturday morning was marked by [...]

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Mega Moves – The USS Intrepid Returns Home

By On October 1, 2008

If you are in New York tomorrow (October 2nd) be sure to head down to Pier 86 to watch her return home. Thanks Sea-Fever!

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New Exhibit On National Mall Explores The Depths of The Ocean

By On September 30, 2008

NOAA has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institute to bring the depths of the ocean to the National Mall, in Washington D.C.  This past weekend, the Institute inaugurated the Sant [...]

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Ghost Ship Tours

By On January 1, 2008

Our apologies to anyone looking for paranormal activity… you (probably) won’t find any here because by ghost ship we mean vessels no longer in service. In the U.S. most ghost [...]

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