New Bedford's fishing vessels have always braved the choppy waters for our community, including the Northern...
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Artifacts
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...
Two Brothers Log Book
Though most visitors come to see the famous Whaleman's Chapel for its cenotaphs and Herman Melville's pew, the Old...
Stephen Taber Clock
It's no secret the Seamen's Bethel is home to all sorts of unique and varying artifacts. This beautiful Stephen...
Herman Melville Crew List
Herman Melville's classic American novel, Moby-Dick, was first published in the United States on November 14,...
U.S. Coast Guard Escanba
The Seamen's Bethel pays tribute to many ships and vessels throughout history, including the USCGC Escanaba (WPG-77)....
The Cenotaphs of Seamen’s Bethel: Stories Etched in Stone
When you step inside the Seamen’s Bethel on Johnny Cake Hill, one of the first things you notice are the marble...