Forbes and Clark Collections,

Sailing

Sailing boats are an essential part of the Nautical Collections at the MIT Museum. Until the middle of the 19th century, sailing ships were the primary means for marine exploration, commerce, and projection of military power.

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Forbes and Clark Collections

Visualizing Maritime History Project

Over 3,800 objects from the Captain Arthur H. Clark Collection and the Allan Forbes Whaling Collection at the MIT Museum

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