Mystic Seaport

Important collections include:

  • W. Starling Burgess
  • Concordia Company
  • Cox and Stevens
  • Robert D. “Pete” Culler
  • William Garden
  • L. Francis Herreshoff
  • Frederic D. Lawley
  • Charles Mower
  • Philip L. Rhodes
  • Sparkman and Stephens
  • Winthrop Warner
  • More than 100 other collections

Collection(s) Description:

Approximately 200,000 sheets of plans representing all types of vessels from from small canoes, dories, and day sailers to yachts, barges, and naval vessels. In addition, the collection features plans for vessels that are currently in yhe collection at Mystic Seaport, such as the Charles W. Morgan,the L.A. Dunton, the Joseph Conrad, and the Emma C. Berry.

Vessel Types

  • Military
  • Military / Cargo
  • Other Government, i.e., Lighthouse Service, U.S.C.G., etc.
  • Commercial / Cargo
  • Commercial / Passenger
  • Commercial / Fishing
  • Recreational / Pleasure
  • Small Craft
  • Sailing
  • Steam
  • Diesel

Type of Access:

  • Online
  • Email
  • Walk in
  • By appointment
  • Written request
  • Telephone request

 Collection URL:

http://library.mysticseaport.org/catfind/shipslist.cfm

 Contact information for research requests:

Collections@mysticseaport.org or 860-572-5367