Mayflower II Restoration Archives - Mystic Seaport Museum

The Cover Comes Off

Mystic Seaport Museum — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 18:22:54 +0000

After nearly 3 years hidden under a large tent in the Shipyard, crews this week disassembled the structure that has sheltered MAYFLOWER II during its restoration.

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The Birth of a MAYFLOWER II Futtock

Mystic Seaport Museum — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:29:17 +0000

MAYFLOWER II lead shipwright Matt Barnes chronicles the journey of the Belle Chasse live oak from log to futtock.

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Mayflower II: Big Timber Work

Mystic Seaport Museum — Mon, 08 May 2017 21:01:21 +0000

The Shipyard is busy working on structural elements of the MAYFLOWER II.

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MAYFLOWER II Live Oaks Part of Legacy

Mystic Seaport Museum — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:46:08 +0000

Live oaks from the Gulf Coast will be part of the restored MAYFLOWER II.

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A Steel Frame for MAYFLOWER II

Mystic Seaport Museum — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:35:26 +0000

The two-story frame is designed to maintain the integrity of the ship's hull.

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MAYFLOWER II Hauled

Mystic Seaport Museum — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:10:53 +0000

The ship was hauled out of the water in the Shipyard so restoration work can begin in earnest.

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MAYFLOWER II Returns

Mystic Seaport Museum — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:41:30 +0000

The reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to Massachusetts will begin a 30-month restoration period in the Shipyard.

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MAYFLOWER II Arrives

Mystic Seaport Museum — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:27:43 +0000

The ship will spend the winter undergoing restoration work in our Shipyard.

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MAYFLOWER II to Depart Mystic Seaport May 19

Mystic Seaport Museum — Fri, 15 May 2015 17:36:25 +0000

The ship is scheduled to cast off at 9 a.m., although the exact time is dependent on tide levels and weather conditions that morning.

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MAYFLOWER II to Depart May 16

Mystic Seaport Museum — Fri, 08 May 2015 15:56:11 +0000

Plimoth Plantation and Mystic Seaport announced that MAYFLOWER II is scheduled to depart for Plymouth on May 16.

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