-
Newsletter
Elsewhere on the web
-
SEMA Committees
Acitvities of SEMA committees
David Short Onboard
David Short has been hired by Boothbay Harbor Shipyard as Project Manager for the Ernestina-Morrissey hull reconstruction. David comes with wide experience working with historic wooden ships such as Lettie G. Howard and Roseway. Schooner Ernestina Commissioner Fred Sterner met … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
World War II Service
Did you know Ernestina-Morrissey served in World War II? The ship was sent on secret missions to the Arctic waters known so well by Captain Bartlett to identify sites for and to assist in the construction of and service to … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
News from Boothbay Harbor
These half models, crafted by Capt. Harold Burnham were shown at the recent Schooner Ernestina Commission meeting to demonstrate how the shear of Ernestina-Morrissey will be restored with the work going on at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. Although there are no … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
SEMA Awarded Medal by Cabo Verde Prime Minister
The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association (SEMA) was among forty organizations and individuals recently awarded a Distinctive Services Medal or Merit Medal by the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves. The presentation of medals was made at a “Gala … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Friendraising and Fundraising for Ernestina-Morrissey
Next week’s Working Waterfront Festival will cap a summer of events presenting Ernestina-Morrissey to old friends and new. Although our favorite ship, Ernestina-Morrissey will not be in her usual berth for the Working Waterfront Festival it is important that we reach … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Fundraising Committee, Maintenance and Operations Committee, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
What’s Up with Ernestina?
Come And Find Out!!! Saturday, August 22, 2015 3-6pm CAPE VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTER (CVANB) 1157 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA Opportunities to Ask and to Share! 1982 Historical Panels! Videos and Photos! Fellowship and Fun! Music and Refreshments! And More……!!!!!! … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
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
Posted in Commission, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Ernestina-Morrissey and Cape Verdean Recognition Week
Ernestina-Morrissey was well represented during Cape Verdean Recognition Week Festivities. On June 30 the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosted a special event as SEMA President Julius Britto described his experiences being present at the formal transition to independence for Cape … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Order Bringing E Home
Stephan Platzer’s journal of the repatriation voyage in 1982. If you want to make a donation by check the donation is $23 which includes mailing expenses. Please CONTACT US. for instructions. If you want to order online with a credit card … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee |
Order Phoenix of the Seas
* A new history of Ernestina-Morrissey’s many lives for a donation of $28. If you want to make a donation by check please send $28 which includes mailing expenses. Please CONTACT US. for instructions. If you want to order online with … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee |
