The New Bedford Port Society extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Lars Vinjerud II.Lars was a respected leader in New Bedford’s fishing industry and business community. Through Fleet Fisheries, Fathoms, and numerous other ventures...
As part of the New Bedford Port Society’s Sanctuary of Stories, historian, author, and board member Timothy Walker shares why the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners’ Home remain such important places of remembrance, reflection, and maritime heritage. For generations, these...
The New Bedford Port Society would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s Memorial Day Service and Blessing of the Fleet. Seeing so many members of the community come together in remembrance made the occasion especially...
Captain George Fred Tilton (1861–1932) was a master mariner, Arctic whaler, author, and one of the most remarkable seafarers connected to New Bedford’s whaling history. Born in Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard, Tilton was drawn to the sea from an early age. At just...
