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120 Years of Maritime History
This year we will be celebrating Ernestina-Morrissey’s 12oth anniversary. The Schooner Ernestina Commission is planning several events to commemorate this significant year. 120 years ago, on Feb. 1, 1894, a scene similar to this one would have occurred as Effie … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Norcross Winter Lecture
On Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm Schooner Ernestina Commissioner, and former Mate, Fred Sterner and Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association Secretary Mary Anne McQuillan and will share the amazing history of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey with Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary’s members and guests. Why will they … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Join the Chorus!
The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus has started rehearsals for the 2014 season just around the corner! We are always looking for new members. We are already getting concert requests for the summer. If you’d like to give it … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
