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Before the departure of the Portuguese tall ship Sagres on Thursday, it's Captain and crew joined with the City of New Bedford in rededicating the statue of Prince Henry the Navigator at Pope's Island. Mayor Jon Mitchell says the statue is a wonderful symbol of the ties between Portugal and the City of New Bedford...

New Bedford saw the Charles W. Morgan docked in the harbor for the first time in 80 years this summer. For over a week, thousands flocked to take a tour of the oldest surviving whaling ship and learn about its rich history. -Greg Desrosiers   After nearly 80 years of waiting, the oldest surviving whaling ship is back in New Bedford.

I arrived on Martha's Vineyard with only some basic knowledge of the Charles W. Morgan's history and whaling history in general. When I arrived back in New Bedford the following day, I had seen a glimpse of a whaler's life at sea. Along my nearly eight hour voyage aboard the Morgan, I saw some incredible sights, spoke to some interesting people, and learned a number of fascinating facts... Read Mo

After nearly 80 years of waiting, the oldest surviving whaling ship is back in New Bedford.

New Bedford Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect that may have been involved in a house-break. Detective Captain Steve Vicente says somebody broke into a home at the 700 block of Coggeshall Street last Thursday, ransacked the home and made off with jewelry...