MUSEUM NEWS Models, drawings , artifacts of the legendary naval architect and yacht designer will illustrate his 79-year career and the more than 800 vessels he designed. The exhibit includes a Herreshoff dingy and one of his steam engines, to be on display until Sept. 24. Through August , at the MIT Museum , 265 Massachusetts Ave. is another exhibit related to naval architecture, "George Owen, Yacht Designer;• which includes drawings, halfmodels and photographs of sailing vessels by this master ship builder and designer. All exhibits open 9-5 weekdays, free.
"Forgotten Hero: Isaac Hull, Captain of Old Ironsides," a remarkable collection of artifacts belonging to Captain Hull, recalls the days when he was the toast of the nation after his USS Constitution defeated HMS Guerriere in ship-to-ship combat in the War of 1812. Shown above is a silver urn presented to the captain by the City of Philadelphia-one of a considerable collection now on exhibition at the USS Constitution Museum , PO Box 1812, Boston MA 02129. Capt. Bowker of the Mystic Seaport training schooner Brilliant has announced formation of a Brilliant alumni and friends association to help assure Brilliant's future as a training vessel. Anyone interested in becoming a Brilliant "Shipmate" may write to Capt. Bowker. Joining Brilliant this year is the 52ft schooner Rachel B. Jackson , which will be sailing from the Seaport with adults, in a program modeled after the Brilliant's program started several years ago. The Jackson, built in 1982 by B. Frost and G. Emery in Freeport ME will carry 6 passengers on weekly training cruises in June, September, and October. Mystic Seaport Museum , Inc., Mystic CT 06355. An elaborately carved 8 Y2 ft-tall wooden bow shield from the turn-of-the-century armored cruiser USS New York has been acquired by New York's Snug Harbor Cultural Center on permanent loan from the US Navy. The massive gilded sculpture serves as a fitting centerpiece in the Main Hall of the seven-year old cultural center. The Main Hall , a Greek-Revival Landmark building is the oldest in the former Sailor's Snug Harbor complex on Staten Island . The 150th anniversary of the arrival of the first retired seamen there is being celebrated this year. Center, 914 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY 10301. SEA HISTORY, SUMMER 1983
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