Articles by: Mary Anne McQuillan

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Masts Ready for Crane.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

The rig has been prepared for the masts to be removed and the now the wait for the crane.   The seizings have been removed from the shroud lanyards and they have been loosened.  The spring-stay is down and a temporary … Continue reading →

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3rd Eye Outreach

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

3rd Eye Unlimited welcomed Ernestina supporters to their 12th annual Open Festival and many visited the booth and shared stories.  Thank you coordinator Barbara Burgo and volunteers Chuck Smiler and Norman Gomes.

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VOTE in “This Place Matters”

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Help Ernestina win $25,000!   INFO HERE

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May 7 NPS Volunteer Day

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Nearly forty volunteers chose Ernestina for their project during the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Volunteer Day on May 7, 2011. There were three projects: clean and prep the ship for June’s haul-out, scrape and paint the dories and … Continue reading →

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Park Serve Day

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

SEMA will be partnering with DCR’s Park Serve program to have the first work day on Ernestina for 2011.  Follow the link, click “sign up” on the Park Serve page and scroll down the “select a park” list to “Schooner Ernestina” … Continue reading →

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Welcome Commissioner Lambert!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Ernestina has a friend in Ed Lambert, the newly appointed Commissioner of DCR.  We look forward to working with Commissioner Lambert to insure a bright future for Ernestina as the Official Vessel of the Commonwealth.

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Ernestina on WHDH Urban Update

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

  Celebrate Black History Month Tune in to Channel 7 WHDH Boston on Sunday Feb. 6 at 11:30 am.   As Kick-off to Black History Month, Urban Update invited SEMA to explain Ernestina’s story to host Byron Barnett .  Laura Pires-Hester … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

  From the “pre-2005 site” On February 5, 1894, a single line in the Gloucester Daily Times recorded an addition to the Massachusetts fishing fleet: “The new schooner for J.F. Wonson and Co. has been named Effie M. Morrissey.” This … Continue reading →

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Celebrate 117 years of Schooner Ernestina

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Filis Aniversáriu, Ernestina! Sunday, February 20th, 2011, 2-5PM M&C Café 436 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA Buffet, Entertainment, Silent Auction Reservations limited- $30/person Check payable to Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association PO BOX 2995, New Bedford, MA 02741-2995 Contact Barbara Burgo at … Continue reading →

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Wishing Everyone a Bright 2011!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

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