New London, Connecticut  was settled in the mid 1600's, and is another of the cities of New England with a rich whaling heritage.  Conveniently located right off Interstate 95, it is home to the U. S. Coast Guard Academy & the Coast Guard Tall Ship, "Eagle".  For vacationing families, points of interest, in very close proximity, include the Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Fort Trumbull & Fort Griswold, and the USS Nautilus & Submarine Museum.  Also nearby, is one of the world's largest casino's, "Foxwoods" which houses the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Museum.  www.ctcruiseship.com