There's also an excellent museum in New Bedford, Mass.
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> From: Katharine Harbury [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Subject: Re: Seafarers
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> You might want to contact the museum at Mystic, Connecticut, USA. This
> was a whaling town in the 18-19th centur and is now a well-known museum
> village. They have many collections, containing sailor's items, such as
> scrimshaws, etc. Good luck.