Race Rock excursion
August 31, 2019
Here is Saturday's group about to head out to Race Rock.
We took Kennedy Marine's buoy tender - a working vessel.
Keep your fingers crossed that effects from Hurricane Dorian don't affect Sunday's trip.
Don't Overlook New London --
and the
Custom House Maritime Museum
this week in the
Boston Globe.
Read it
HERE
.
The Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT, is open
Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM.
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After taking us to Race Rock
Capt. Kennedy's next job was to use his buoy tender to deliver four pallets of grub, as well as a new crew, to this enormous tanker. We passed the ship as it was heading up to Montville and we were heading out to the Race.
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What's Up at the Custom House - September 1, 2019
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New London Maritime Society - local friendly a
uthentic
Telling the stories of New London's waterfront & preserving four historic maritime sites
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Climb to the lantern of NL Harbor
Pequot
Light
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Visit
Pequot Light,
LIS's oldest & tallest lighthouse.
We offer tours Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and anytime by request.
Christina is at the Custom House most Saturday afternoons. Call or stop by and she'll take you on a custom tour: 860-447-2501.
Children must be age 7 or older.
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We are all in for seaweed . It's beautiful, nutritious, and climate-friendly
(see below).
The photo,
above,
was taken in the waters at Harbor Lighthouse.
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from the
New York Times
The Climate-Friendly Vegetable You Ought to Eat
Kelp is delicious and versatile, and farming it is actively good for the ocean. Melissa Clark wants you to just try a bite. Read it
HERE.
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We've now got photographer
Josie Iselin'
s new book '
The Curious World of Seaweed'
, her custom-printed scarves and note card sets in the
MUSEUM SHOP.
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“Josie Iselin's wonderful new book explores a world just below the surface. One wonder is that seaweed performs such a vital role in the ecosystem, literally helping power life on Earth.... Her text puts seaweed in a historical framework full of surprising stories. The result is an adventure through art, science, and pure pleasure.”—Mary Ellen Hannibal, author of
Citizen Scientist
"
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New London Maritime Society thanks our Friends & Sponsors
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John Steffian, Jr., The Maco Family Fund, Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Veolia Water, City of New London & CDBG
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New London Maritime Society - your local, independent, community museum.
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September 14
Boat Tour to Fishers Island & the Henry L. Ferguson Museum
to view the 2019 exhibitions
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Take our excursion to Fishers Island to view the 2019 exhibitions '
Against the Tide: Prohibition on Land and at Sea, 1919-1933'
, and
'The English Springer Spaniel on Fishers Island'
, both curated by
Pierce Rafferty
, at the
Henry L.Ferguson Museum
. We'll tour the island, the museum, and have lunch!
We're taking the
Fishers Island Ferry
,
above,
from New London. $75, $65 NLMS members. Schedule details to come, but it will be approximately from 11:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Exact time details will be forwarded before the trip. Limited to 15.
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Lecture: ‘Against the Tide: Prohibition on Land and at Sea, 1919-1933',
with Pierce Rafferty
September 22, Sunday, 2 PM
Custom House Maritime Museum"only !"
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We needed more emergency roof repairs after last Wednesday's downpour!
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last week at the
CUSTOM HOUSE
Visiting the library was
Jeffrey Hoffman
, who is researching a book about the origins of the USCG Academy.
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Visitors at the
Custom House Maritime Museum
last week included our friend
Ronald Bernoudy
and a family from Puerto Rico.
Below,
Tom Bombria
at Race Rock.
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Watch a time-lapse video of the last month on the New London HarborCam
HERE.
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- Facebook New London Maritime Society to learn about issues related to our mission of preservation & conservation.
- Facebook Custom House Maritime Museum to read about events and exhibitions at the Custom House and throughout the world.
- Facebook the Custom House MUSEUM SHOP MUSEUM SHOP gifts have that extra feel good factor -- when you shop with us your purchases go towards supporting our museum, exhibitions, and educational programs.
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- We wish NLMS educator Jody Barthel a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Below,
arriving on Race Rock.
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Please make a 100% tax deductible donation
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New London Maritime Society
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Thank you for 36 years of support of New London Maritime Society!
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150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320 | 860-447-2501
The Custom House Maritime Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM, or by appointment | 860-447-2501
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