Only experienced mariners need apply for this job.
Mystic Seaport is looking for the first captain in more than 90 years for the historic whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan.
"We've had a fair amount of interest in the position," said Mystic Seaport curator Dana Hewson.
The Connecticut maritime museum has been restoring the 172-year-old wooden ship, preparing it to sail across New England next summer.
Seaport officials said the captain must be an experienced mariner and also be comfortable with the public because of the media attention and crowds the ship will attract during its three-month trip, according to seaport officials.
Applicants must possess a 500-ton Near Coastal Master license and have 10 years of command experience on traditional sailing vessels with extensive knowledge in square-rig sailing.
"I think it would certainly be a position that would be aspired to because she hasn't sailed with a captain in 90 years and she may not sail again with a captain," said Hewson.
The Morgan's last voyage ended in 1921 and it's the world's only surviving wooden whaling ship.
