Maritime Geschichte in Connecticut
Maritime History
Connecticut's coastline preserves centuries of naval evolution and seafaring tradition. This collection highlights the state's maritime milestones, from the 1841 Charles W. Morgan—the world's last wooden whaling ship—to the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine. Explore navigational landmarks like the 19th-century Five Mile Point Light and the distinctively Second Empire-style New London Ledge Light. The list also features the Emma C. Berry fishing sloop at Mystic Seaport and the Revolutionary War-era Fort Griswold, which once guarded the strategic Thames River harbor.
A Five Mile Point Light
Five Mile Point Light, also known as Five Mile Point Lighthouse or Old New Haven Harbor Lighthouse, is a U.S. lighthouse in Long Island…
B Submarine Force Library & Museum
The United States Navy Submarine Force Library and Museum is located on the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut.
C United States Ship Nautilus
USS Nautilus was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine and on 3 August 1958 became the first submarine to complete a…
D Charles W. Morgan
Charles W. Morgan is an American whaling ship built in 1841 that was active during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
E Emma C. Berry
Emma C. Berry is a fishing sloop located at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, United States, and one of the oldest surviving…
F New London Ledge Light
New London Ledge Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Groton, Connecticut on the Thames River at the mouth of New London harbor.
G Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Fort Griswold is a former American defensive fortification in Groton, Connecticut named after Deputy Governor Matthew Griswold.
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