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Maintenance and Operations Committee
Purpose: To provide recommendations and technical guidance related to short and long term planning for the operation, maintenance, and preservation of the historic schooner Ernestina.
The News from Boothbay Harbor Shipyard
Work is progressing at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard and many of you that have visited have sent photos. Commissioner Fred Sterner met with the shipyard crew July 29. The photos have been compiled in a Flickr Album. When you click on a … Continue reading
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Captain Harold Burnham
Captain Harold Burnham has been chosen as DCR’s Owner’s Representative for the work being done at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard.
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Progress in Boothbay
First, a great big THANK YOU! to the crew that safely brought the ship safely to Boothbay Harbor Shipyard And here’s the crew that was aboard the Ernestina-Morrissey to make sure she was safe for the transit. The ship has … Continue reading
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Ernestina-Morrissey on the Railway
The Boothbay Register published a great time-lapse of the haul-out process. Now the repairs can begin! Capt. Harold Burnham, DCR’s representative during this reconstruction, will be at the shipyard later this week. We plan to have frequent updates on the … Continue reading
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Ernestina-Morrissey Safe in Boothbay
After a 24 hour trip under tow from New Bedford, Ernestina-Morrissey has arrived at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, her berth for the next few years while she undergoes reconstruction to ready her for her fifth life. More photos will be posted … Continue reading
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Ernestina-Morrissey Headed for Maine Sunday April 12
Finally, the news we have been waiting since December for! The Ernestina-Morrissey will start her voyage from New Bedford State Pier to Boothbay Harbor approximately 8:00 am Sunday, April 12. Viewing from the pier will be limited because of the reconstruction of … Continue reading
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Great Work, DCR!
Since the last post 3 weeks ago the SouthCoast has experienced storm after storm along with bitter cold. The winter cover was not installed this year because we all anticipated a break in the weather to allow the ship to be … Continue reading
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Ship Safe After Blizzard
DCR staff were assigned to watch over Ernestina-Morrissey during the recent blizzard. Today Paul and David are busy clearing snow from the deck. The winter cover is not in place anticipating the trip to the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, but the … Continue reading
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Always Work to Do on a Ship
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Row for Ernestina
Ernestina needs two good hands. Are you a rower? Will you join the dory crew? Ernestina’s dory will have a place of honor in the Boat Parade on Sunday June 29th during the celebration of the Charles W. Morgan’s Homecoming. … Continue reading
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