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Hoping for an Exciting 2013 for Ernestina-Morrissey
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
SEMA Vision for Ernestina-Morrissey’s Future
Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association Vision Statement SEMA’s Mission The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. (SEMA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with the purpose of raising funds to provide for the maintenance, equipment, manning, programming and operation of the Schooner Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Effie M. Morrissey’s “Record Run” Centennial
On December 10, 1912 Frederick William Wallace boarded the “Morrissey” for what would become her “Record Run” from Portland, ME and Yarmouth, NS. “From the dock in Portland to anchor in Yarmouth, she had made the 200 mile passage in … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, Historical Resources, News |
Lovely Ernestina
The holidays are upon us! How about the gift of music? You can purchase “Lovely Ernestina” by the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus and the Rum Soaked Crooks on Amazon.com. Proceeds benefit Schooner Ernestina.
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Vote for Ernestina’s sake
This is a very important election. Not just in Massachusetts. What happens in Washington, DC is important for Ernestina. The Massachusetts’ Legislature is important for Ernestina, and the Congress, House and Senate is important. Consider Ernestina when you choose your … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Ernestina Secure after Sandy.
All is well with Ernestina after the passage of Hurricane Sandy. I wish I could say the same for the Bounty. Many of Ernestina’s crew sailed on Bounty and know the missing captain, Robin Walbridge. We all need to thank the Coast Guard for … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Ernestina Hosts Working Waterfront Events
The New Bedford Waterfront was “Working” all weekend as festival goers braved the damp weather to celebrate the “real thing”, a working harbor and the oldest fishing vessel, the famous Arctic explorer, the beloved Cape Verdean packet and exciting sea-going educator. Massachusetts Official … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Working Waterfront Festival this Weekend.
The Working Waterfront Festival showcases the New Bedford waterfront Saturday September 29 and Sunday, September 30 and Ernestina is in the center of the action. The ship will be open for deck tours 11:00-3:00 each day. * * Children’s … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
New Foremast Arrives
On Friday, July 27 Ernestina‘s new foremast was delivered to New Bedford State Pier. The mast was purchased by SEMA and donated to the Ernestina Commission. The mast donation was matched by DCR’s Partnership Matching Funds Program. The mast is … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
National Park Volunteer Day
On Saturday, May 12 a crew of volunteers participated in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park ‘s Annual Volunteer Day by working on projects for Ernestina. The cadets were very enthusiastic about Ernestina and planned to carry the news back to Massachusetts … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
