Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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AHA! Fire and Ice January 2012

The theme of January’s AHA! Night in New Bedford was Fire & Ice, a natural connection for Ernestina.  Barbara Burgo and Chuck Smiler set up SEMA’s display board with the help of Annie McDowell at the National Park Visitors Center to explain that “SHE’S … Continue reading

Celebrate Ernestina’s 118th birthday and AHA! Carnevale

. . The Commission Programming Committee is planning a great event! . Check “Save the Date ” Details from Barbara Burgo. . .

A Camera on the Banks exhibit – Ottawa, Canada

“Let the unique photographs of Frederick William Wallace transport you to the last days of Nova Scotia’s schooners under sail.”   Wallace sailed on Effie M. Morrissey and took photos featured in this exhibit.  If you can’t make it to … Continue reading

Progress in 2011

Everyone can be proud as we look back at the accomplishments of the Ernestina partners during 2011.  DCR  addressed immediate Coast Guard requirements and commissioned a full report and estimate of additional work that will be required.  DCR also provided … Continue reading

Essex 1947

The storyline of this film shows it’s age but it has some amazing footage of wooden ship construction methods in Essex, MA where Effie M. Morrissey was built at the James and Tarr yard and launched in 1894. The Shipbuilders … Continue reading

Scouts Voyage in 2001

This article from Scouting Magazine 2001 just surfaced thanks to the family of Scoutmaster Joe Leavens of Troop 182.  This kind of trip is one of the reasons SEMA is working to get Ernestina sailing again and serving the Commonwealth … Continue reading

Happy New Year!

Yes, it IS a Happy New Year! THANKS to YOU! Many Ernestina supporters rose to Bob’s challenge and in one short month we have raised over $14,000!   SEMA is looking forward to 2012 surpassing 2011 in progress toward getting Ernestina sailing again.   … Continue reading

Ernestina de-rigged.

On Friday December 9, 2011 Ernestina’s masts were removed from the ship and secured on State Pier for inspection, maintenance and repairs.  Shipwright Leon Poindexter is supervising the work and estimation process.  Tom Lopes produced a video of the process available on … Continue reading

Brian J. Rothschild Joins Commission

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Professor Dr. Brian Rothschild, a New Bedford resident, was recently appointed to the Ernestina Commission by Governor Deval Patrick.  Dr.Rothschild brings a focus on Marine Science and Technology as well as New England Fisheries to the Commission.  This appointment strengthens the commission’ s commitment to Ernestina‘s educational … Continue reading

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