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Tuesday February 13
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Posted in Fundraising Committee |
New Year in the Shipyard
There is more than the work on Ernestina-Morrissey that is new in Boothbay Harbor as 2018 begins. Andy Tyska, president of Rhode Island-based Bristol Marine, has announced the acquisition of Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, now called “The Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor”. … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
2017: A Year in Review
Thank you Peter Pereira for your great photos! See the SouthCoastTODAY article .Copyright 2017, Peter Pereira/The Standard-Times. All rights reserved. Used with Permission. March 2017: The crew works to construct the laminated keelson. The double sawn timber frames are fastened with wooden … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Welcome Aboard, Robin Shields!
SEMA is pleased to announce that Robin Shields has joined their staff as a fundraising consultant. Robin joins the crew following a successful stint as the Executive Director of the Sippican Lands Trust in Marion, MA. She brings with her … Continue reading
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A Visit to the Shipyard
In October Steve Urbon and Peter Pereira from the New Bedford Standard Times/SouthCoast Today visited Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. Their report “Historic Schooner Gets New Lease on Life” was published on October 28. Be sure you look at all of Peter’s photos … Continue reading
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“We are getting a SUPERIOR SHIP”
SEMA President Julius Britto visited Boothbay Harbor Shipyard this week to view the progress and confer with Harold Burnham and David Short. His response? ”We are getting a SUPERIOR SHIP when ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY leaves Boothbay Harbor Shipyard.” Julius expressed gratitude for … Continue reading
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Terrific Prizes for Raffle June 9!
Even if you can’t attend our celebration on June 9, you can have a chance to win these terrific prizes. They will be raffled off on the evening of June 9 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The tickets are … Continue reading
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Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future
The celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the return of Ernestina-Morrissey to Massachusetts (TICKETS HERE) will include recognition of five individuals who were part of the early efforts of repatriation and who continued to support the ship through the years. … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, Historical Resources, News |
You’re Invited! Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future
Join us as we honor hard-working individuals who brought Ernestina back to the United States. They champion the ship to this day. You can celebrate their contributions and support the future of Ernestina-Morrissey. Get your TICKETS TODAY! A portion of the … Continue reading
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Celebrate Ernestina-Morrissey!
Get your tickets today! Please join us on June 9 as we begin a summer of celebrating the return of Ernestina, now Ernestina-Morrissey, to Massachusetts where she started her historic journey in 1894. Thirty five years ago the newly independent Republic of … Continue reading
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