Membership and Outreach Committee

Purpose: to develop and maintain SEMA membership and support for Ernestina, by maintaining www.ernestina.org, publishing Updates (newsletter) and conducting other outreach, including public relations and marketing activities.

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Captain Krihwan Interviewed By Erin Short

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

~ One of the Covid-era efforts of Tall Ships America has been a series of interviews released as a podcast “A Barque, a Brig and a Schooner Walk into a Bar”. ~ The Season Two finale was an interview with … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey Crew: Now Hiring!

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Captain Krihwan has posted the seasonal positions for Ernestina Morrissey on Tall Ships America’s website.  If you are interested the links below provide the details. Please get the word out. ~ Second Mate Cook AB (Able Seafarer) ~ two positions … Continue reading →

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NBWNHP Hosts Captain Krihwan

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The New Bedford Whaling National Park recently hosted an opportunity for SouthCoast community members to meet Ernestina-Morrissey’s new captain, Tiffany Krihwan. Although we were inside due to the weather, a great group gathered to welcome Captain Krihwan to New Bedford. … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey’s Return to Massachusetts

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The next meeting of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Advisory Board (SEMAB) will be held on Friday, October 29 at 9 am. Please note this discussion item on the agenda!  “Shipyard departure route discussion”:  a discussion about the port/ports Ernestina-Morrissey may visit on the voyage to her homeport, … Continue reading →

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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Advisory Board (SEMAB) Meeting

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMAB met on August 6.  Wendy Pearl (DCR) reported that the Best Value Grant has been signed by DCR Commissioner DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery which will ensure the Ernestina-Morrissey receives her USCG Certificate of Inspection. The Best Value Grant provides $850,000 … Continue reading →

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Meet Captain Tiffany Krihwan

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SouthCoast friends of Ernestina-Morrissey will have an opportunity to meet Captain Tiffany Krihwan, Ernestina-Morrissey‘s new captain, hosted by the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and  SEMA. 6:30 -7:30 pm, Thursday, September 16, 2021 Weather permitting, we will meet outside … Continue reading →

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Ernestina~Morrissey Serving the Public Again!

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMA has been getting questions about how Ernestina~Morrissey will be used when she returns. Massachusetts Maritime Academy will be operating the vessel for the citizens of Massachusetts and there WILL be public programming.  The Legislature passed and the Governor signed … Continue reading →

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Ernestina~Morrissey’s Crew

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey’s Crew Ernestina-Morrissey has a diverse crew of supporters.  They represent all the parts of her amazing life and they are all looking forward to the next chapter, welcoming The Maritime Watch on deck! There are folks, whether by family … Continue reading →

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Welcome! Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alumni!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Massachusetts Maritime Academy will continue the renamed Ernestina-Morrissey’s educational mission. The Maritime Watch will join the other watches that represent the amazing history of this vessel that we all love! What a great introduction to the Ernestina~Morrissey was presented to the MMA Alumni  in … Continue reading →

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Ernestina Sailing Forward

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The $50,000 Goal is in Sight!!!  More than $48,807 already raised!!! September 30 was your last chance to donate to Ernestina Sailing Forward with the  GoFundMe portal . We will gladly accept your check or online donation to complete our … Continue reading →

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