Benjamin Morrell was an American sea captain, explorer and trader who made a number of voyages, mainly to the Atlantic, the Southern Ocean and the Pacific Islands. In a ghost-written memoir, A Narrative of Four Voyages, which describes his sea-going life between 1823 and 1832, Morrell included numerous claims of discovery and achievement, many of which have been disputed by geographers and historians, and in some cases have been proven false. He ended his career as a fugitive, having wrecked his ship and misappropriated parts of the salvaged cargo.
1832 engraving of Morrell
Bouvet Island (1898 photo)
Fernandina Island in the Galápagos, where Morrell witnessed a spectacular volcanic eruption on February 14, 1825
A 19th-century depiction of African slaves
Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County, New York, United States, located near New York City and within the New York City metropolitan area. It is separate from the Town of Rye, which has more land area than the city. The City of Rye, formerly the Village of Rye, was part of the Town until it received its charter as a city in 1942, making it the youngest city in the State of New York. Its population density for its 5.85 square miles of land is roughly 2,729.76/sq mi.
Jay Estate is the childhood home of American Founding Father John Jay.
Rye Beach, early 20th century
Rye High football field flooded in 2011
Memorial Day Parade, Rye, NY Boys Scouts