We'd like to present "The Chase", an extremely detailed illustration of an iconic scene from Herman Melville's Moby...
Artifacts
Original Fire Escape Rope
Being a historic organization, the New Bedford Port Society is home to many unique artifacts that we believe are...
Call Me Ishmael by Sergio García Sánchez
The New Bedford Port Society would like to share another piece of Sergio García Sánchez's work here at the Seamen's...
The Sharkish Sea by Sergio García Sánchez
Right below our Whaleman's Chapel, we proudly have on display the work of Sergio García Sánchez! Sergio García Sánchez...
Whaleman’s Chapel Pulpit / Original Pulpit
One of the most iconic aspects of the Seamen's Bethel is our famous pulpit in the Whaleman's Chapel, but did you know...
Aaron Willard Jr. Gallery Clock
This Aaron Willard Jr. Gallery clock not only tells time, but an interesting story as well! Built in Roxbury...
Michele Annette
On February 24th, 1989, a New Bedford scalloper named Michele and Annette began to sink roughly forty miles southeast...
The Lady of Grace
It's no secret New Bedford is the number one commercial fishing port in the world and it's only thanks to our numerous...
Northern Edge
New Bedford's fishing vessels have always braved the choppy waters for our community, including the Northern Edge. On...
Captain Baker’s Desk from Butler Flat’s Light House
The Seamen's Bethel is home to many interesting artifacts that have been preserved through countless years. Today we...










