Scenic USA - Connecticut

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L.A. Dunton

Photos by Ben Prepelka

     As the sun sinks below the Connecticut horizon, the L.A. Dunton lies in a calm Mystic Harbor. This sleek sailing schooner, a 123 foot long Gloucester fisherman, was one of the fastest vessels found on the Grand Banks fishing grounds.
     The L.A. Dunton was built in 1921 by Massachusetts' Arthur D. Story and was launch from his Essex shipyard. Restoration began in 1974 and was fully returned to its original condition. Today this tall ship, anchored at the Museum of America and the Sea, is a National Historic Landmark, earning its designation in 1994.
     Historic Mystic, a tourist town, draws in visitors with one of the largest maritime museums in the world. Highlights include the original shipbuilding facilities and a significant collection of vintage vessels. The maritime museum is filled with interesting exhibits, ranging from a rigging loft to several tall ships, and a working shipyard. The 19th century Mistick Village lies nearby at the head of the Mystic River.

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