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President Britto’s Appeal
December 5, 2013 Greetings, “I sailed on Ernestina on a field trip. I’d never been on the ocean before, and it changed my life. Will she sail again?”That’s the kind of declaration we hear all the time. (In fact, take … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee |
New T-shirts Recognize Ernestina/Morrissey’s Refits
New shirts are available! The shirts feature the “classic” front. On the back is a line drawing of Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey‘s hull, rig and sail plan produced by the HAER Maritime Recording Program of the National Park … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
10th Annual Working Waterfront Festival
The 10th Annual Working Waterfront Festival drew large crowds with two days of beautiful weather to enjoy the music and food and the New Bedford waterfront. Nearly 2,000 visitors came aboard Ernestina for a tour. We had a wonderful turnout … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
29th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival
On Saturday August 31 Maritime Gloucester hosted their Maritime Heritage Day as part of the three day Gloucester Schooner Festival. The occasional downpours didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of our volunteers or the many visitors who stopped to talk. Some had their first … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
What’s in Ernestina’s Library?
Visit us in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William Street) September 12, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Explore some of the books written about Ernestina and about her life as Effie M. Morrissey. You will be amazed … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
There Was Dancing in the Streets of New Bedford
There was “Dancing in the Streets” to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States in 1982. The event was part of New Bedford’s AHA! nights. The Accordion and percussion trio … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
SEA Students Visit
Captain Carl Herzog, former Schooner Ernestina mate, visited the ship several times this summer with his classes of high school students from Sea Education Association. * * * * *
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
“Dancing in the Streets” for Ernestina-Morrissey.
There will be “Dancing in the Streets” as we celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States with a traditional Cape Verdean street dance procession through Downtown to the Cape Verdean-American … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee |
Ernestina Featured on NESN/NEBTV
In the next episode of New England Boating TV, airing Monday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. on NESN, the crew visits the historic whaling and fishing port of New Bedford, Massachusetts. READ MORE * You can view the Ernestina segment if you … Continue reading
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SEMA Welcomes New Directors
At the recent Annual Meeting the SEMA board re-elected directors Capt. Willi Bank and Polly Zajac and elected two new directors. The board looks forward to the expertise that these directors bring to the board and are excited for Ernestina’s … Continue reading
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