Comments for Whaling Museum

Comment on Old Dartmouth Roots, Sept. 22-24 by George DeMelo

George DeMelo — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:46:55 +0000

I am doing reserch on my family tree. My great grandfather Manuel Mello moved to bristol rhode island in 1916 along with four of his five children Jose, William, Phoebe and Constantina. I know that Jose has two sons Jose jr. and Norman. They has a dairy farm in New Bedford. Phoebe had three chidren, her sons name is George . She later married George Cooper.I am Looking to find lost cousins, and pictures of my Great aunts and uncles. I would love to find a picture of my great grandfather. He come from Agua de Pau Sau Megal Portugal in 1916 in the ship SS Roma . I think he was born in 1870. Came someone help me? THanks

Comment on Francis Davis Millet, a Titanic loss for New Bedford by Dana Levin

Dana Levin — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:24:22 +0000

Yes, thank you so much for this.

Comment on Scrimshaw Weekend features opening scrimshaw exhibit, May 11-13 by Douglass Moody

Douglass Moody — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:01:57 +0000

I would love to be with you this year, boys.

Comment on Amistad’s return voyage to Cuba, April 12 by an mcbride

an mcbride — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:58:19 +0000

I have an item { whale bone?} Carved beautiful picture of woman waveing to a ship that is departing. The Whaler Dove of New Bedford carved on it. Looks like something a crew member would have put tobacco in but I am not sure what it is. It has a lid. Please help identify.

Comment on Francis Davis Millet, a Titanic loss for New Bedford by T. Wells

T. Wells — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:13:00 +0000

Thanks for calling attention to F. D. Millet and providing tag files to explore his works.

Comment on Cesária Évora (1941-2011) by G. Scott Ramsey

G. Scott Ramsey — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:44:18 +0000

Hi I need your help I have a Captains bell supposely from Mass. With some very unique scrimscraw 2 ships and words that say Oswego 1840 and The Scotland 1850 with a Captains name engraved between the ships Name Capt. J.C. Pease. I believe this bell to be an original from this time period the bell is in perfect condition all brass with a spun decorate handle. How can I find out if it is worth anything and the real deal??? I received it as collerateral on a loan and it supposely came rom and old banker in /on Martha’s Vineyard. Thanks Scott (717)448-9759

Comment on Good Info About Whale Sounds by Bill Renehan

Bill Renehan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:20:38 +0000

This is a great link Bob! Thanks!!

Bill Renehan

Comment on USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild Exhibition Opens Nov. 6 by jodie mcmenamin

jodie mcmenamin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:58:34 +0000

Thanks for adding this event to your blog! Much appreciated! – USS Constitution Museum – Jodie M

Comment on The Problem of Noise in the Ocean by CNN Opinion Piece : Southall Environmental Associates, Inc.

CNN Opinion Piece : Southall Environmental Associates, Inc. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:03:34 +0000

[...] and at the New Bedford Whaling Museum http://whalingmuseumblog.org/2012/01/20/the-problem-of-noise-in-the-ocean/> for their informative blogs about [...]

Comment on Moby-Dick Marathon weekend features acclaimed tenor, Jan. 6-8 by wynkelley

wynkelley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:40:43 +0000

Can’t wait! I’m polishing my copy of MD as I write. What a line-up!