Philip Plisson's photo report : Mystic Seaport in the USALocated at the gate of New-Enland, Mystic was originally a highly profitable whaling and fishing center. The finest tall ships and clippers were built there.
Nowadays, Msytic Seaport - the Museum of America and the Sea- is notable both for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the re-creation of an entire 19th century seaport, consisting of over 60 original buildings and shipyards meticulously restored.
The Charles W. Morgan, the only surviving wooden sailing whaler and other tall ships are anchored in the harbour.
Last automn, Philip Plisson took photographs of Mystic Seaport in the fog, which cleared in the afternoon. Photo reports on the East cost of the USA to follow-up : Mystic... To view all the photos : click on "slide-show" at the bottom of the page. |
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