On the Water – Mystic River, Connecticut
Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) conference attendees had the opportunity to go on a cruise along the Mystic River on board Mystic Seaport Museum’s National Historic Landmark steamboat Sabino (1908).
Here are some of the sights along the way.
Sabino. 23 April 2026.
Gaff-rigged schooner Roseway (1925). 23 April 2026.
The Mystic River Bascule Bridge was built in 1922. It is one of the tourist attractions in the area. It is raised to allow vessels to pass by. 23 April 2026.
A view upriver showing the Mystic River Bascule Bridge lowered back down. The bridge’s large counterweights are at left. Also at left is the two-masted schooner Argia (1986), which offers public sails and is available for private charters. 23 April 2026.
The Mystic River Railroad Bridge was built in 1984. It is a swing bridge used by Amtrak trains to cross over the Mystic River. It rotates to allow vessels to pass by. 23 April 2026.
The Mystic River Railroad Bridge in its open position. 23 April 2026.
Grayling (1915) was built as a fishing vessel. She is now a yacht. 23 April 2026.
Morgan Point Lighthouse. It was built in 1868. It was taken out of service in 1919 and is now privately owned. 23 April 2026.
Noank Shipyard sign. 23 April 2026.
Riverfront houses in Noank. 23 April 2026.
Haring’s in Noank. 23 April 2026.
A colorful assortment of buoys and a lobster on the side of one of Haring’s buildings. 23 April 2026.
Mystic Shipyard building. 23 April 2026.
The Mystic River Railroad Bridge in its closed position. 23 April 2026.
