Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Rudder

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Rudder: an underwater blade that is positioned at the stern of a boat or ship and controlled by its helm and that when turned causes the vessel’s head to turn in the same direction. In 2015 the shipyard crew removed the … Continue reading →

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The New Rudder Is Coming Together

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Robert Mitchell made another visit to the shipyard and sent along these photos. The rudder post is purpleheart. One of the defining characteristics of purpleheart wood is the strength, density, and durability of its lumber structure.  The contract with the shipyard requires … Continue reading →

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The Past and the Future

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We recently heard from Jose Andrade.  In the 1990′s we knew him as the deckhand “Little Joe”.  Fred Sterner says he could throw a heaving line further than anyone.  His Dad, “Big Joe” and his Mother were, and still are,  … Continue reading →

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Decking Nearly Done, Cabin Trunk Rising.

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Robert Mitchell has sent us more photos!  Thank you!  We are excited to be able to share these with you, just AMAZING!  These are of the work on the deck and cabin trunks. Here’s a post from last spring about … Continue reading →

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Thank you, New Bedford!

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On the last Friday of 2018, Julius and Mary Anne met Anne Louro, the Preservation Planner in the offices of the New Bedford Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development, to receive a $100,000 grant from the City’s Community Preservation … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |

Transom’s Done, All Hull Planking Complete!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On October 25 this was the only opening left in the sides of Ernestina-Morrissey.  Shutter Plank day had arrived. This last plank “shuts up” the hull and is 26 feet long, 3 inches thick like all the planking,  and from … Continue reading →

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A Milestone Reached, Thanks All Around!

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The last plank for the rehabilitation of Ernestina-Morrissey was placed on October 25, 2018 at Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Some of you have stopped by the shipyard to watch the progress and you know how truly amazing … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Whiskey Plank Club Sponsors!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Under cool, sunny skies the ceremonial, final “shutter” plank was laid into the hull of New Bedford’s very own historic, Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey.  The October 25th event marked a major milestone in the complete rebuild of the Schooner that has been … Continue reading →

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THE TIME IS NOW! INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF THE HISTORIC ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY TODAY!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey is IMPORTANT!   Check it out! and Donate Here!

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# Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Tuesday, November 27, reminds everyone, in this season of shopping and gift giving, to remember the organizations that work to bring good to our world. SEMA’s mission is to raise funds and support Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. For #GivingTuesday we ask you … Continue reading →

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