NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - The New Bedford Whaling Museum is getting $1.5 million in federal funds to help upgrade its historic Bourne Building.
The building is a key part of the museum and is home to the largest ship model in existence.
The Lagoda, a model of a whaling bark, was built inside the building in 1916 with money donated by Emily Bourne in memory of her father, the whaling merchant Jonathan Bourne.
Visitors can imagine life on a whaling ship by climbing aboard the 89-foot, half-scale model. The Original Lagoda was built in 1826 and sailed for more than 60 years.
U.S. Sen. Paul Kirk and Rep. Barney Frank will meet with New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang and New Bedford Whaling Museum President James Russell on Monday to present them with the appropriation.
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Published: November 29, 2009
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