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Vote Delayed
Vote Delayed
Vote Delayed
A regional fisheries panel has put off a vote on whether to reopen scallop areas on the northern edge of Georges Bank. The New England Fisheries Management Council, meeting in Mystic Connecticut, couldn't agree on specifics of the plan, and put off any action till at least June...
So Long, C.W. Morgan
So Long, C.W. Morgan
So Long, C.W. Morgan
New Bedford bids farewell Tuesday morning to a long lost child. The 173-year-old Charles W. Morgan departs from port at 7:30am Tuesday morning, with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as it's next course heading. The whaling ship had an extended stay in New Bedford, after Hurricane Arthur brought heavy rain to the area and stirred up strong ocean currents causing the ship to remain berthed at Stat
Ship Will Draw Thousands
Ship Will Draw Thousands
Ship Will Draw Thousands
The Charles W. Morgan's stay in New Bedford is expected to be a huge tourism magnet for the city. A number of events are planned over the next two weekends that center on the Morgan's return to the Whaling City. Tourism Director Dagny Ashley tells WBSM News she expects some big crowds to tour the vessel over the next week...
History of the Morgan
History of the Morgan
History of the Morgan
Weather permitting, the last wooden whaleship in the world is expected to sail into New Bedford Harbor Wednesday afternoon. The 173-year-old Charles W. Morgan, originally constructed and operated out of New Bedford from 1841 to 1921, will be spending several weekends in it's original homeport as it tours New England after a multi-year, multi-million dollar restoration...
Azorean Whaleboats Race Off West Beach
Azorean Whaleboats Race Off West Beach
Azorean Whaleboats Race Off West Beach
The seventh annual Azorean Whaleboat Regatta is happening this weekend in waters off West Beach in New Bedford.  A major competition will happen on Sunday, with boats from the Azores, New Bedford, and Mystic, Conn. taking part.  Judy Downey of the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society says the Azorean boats are the real deal...