On Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Boothbay Railway Village will host an illustrated talk about the 38th voyage of the Charles W. Morgan. 

This is the first opportunity in Maine to hear local “stowaway” Ryan Leighton recount his adventure aboard the Charles W. Morgan, the last remaining wooden whaling ship in the world.

Leighton was selected from scores of applications for the once in a lifetime opportunity to sail with the Morgan’s crew and document the adventure through social media.

Joining Leighton is East Boothbay resident Sally Bullard.

Bullard shares her unique perspective on the ship, its restoration and 38th voyage, as a direct descendant of Charles Waln Morgan — its namesake and original owner.

Bullard is Morgan’s great-great-great-granddaughter.

Over an 80-year career, the 1841 whaling ship Charles W. Morgan sailed 37 voyages to remote corners of the globe. In May of 2014, following a five-year, multi-million dollar restoration, the ship set out on her 38th voyage to raise awareness of America’s maritime heritage and to call attention to issues of ocean sustainability and conservation.

It was the first time the National Historic Landmark had left Mystic Seaport since the ship’s arrival in 1941.

The talk will take place inside the Town Hall at the Boothbay Railway Village. A donation of $5 is suggested for admission. The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay.