Historical Resources

Adapting for New Work

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey has always been working vessel. As she became “old tech” for one use she was adapted to serve another captain and function. Ernestina-Morrissey is a State and a National Historic Landmark and any rehabilitation and change must be supervised by … Continue reading →

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Why Ernestina-Morrissey Is Important

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We received this note with a membership request for the Whiskey Plank Club. How many have had experiences like this while the ship sailed? Everyone has a story, and I can’t wait until there are more sailing stories to be … Continue reading →

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Sails Over Ice and Seas

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Rick Lopes has been collecting images and interviews of Ernestina-Morrissey‘s history for over thirty years. His plan to produce a documentary called “Sails Over Ice and Seas: The Life and Times of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey” is falling into place with “the generous … Continue reading →

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The Flags of Ernestina-Morrissey

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We celebrated Ernestina-Morrissey‘s 124th birthday in February at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. “One Ship – Many Lives!” Why so many flags? The United States has added six states since Ernestina-Morrissey was launched. Launched in 1894, Effie M. Morrissey … Continue reading →

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Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

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Archived Resources

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

From the archive website. Not sure all the links work.

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Archives & Special Collections at Claire T. Carney Library

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Archives & Special Collections at Claire T. Carney Library has been digitizing the Ernestina-Morrissey archival material. There are many photographs and other items.

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World War II Service

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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 →

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Women of the Polar Archives The Films and Stories of Marie Peary Stafford and Louise Boyd

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Women of the Polar Archives from the United States National Archives. The Films and Stories of Marie Peary Stafford and Louise Boyd These women both sailed on Effie M. Morrissey with Captain Bartlett, 1931 for Mrs. Stafford and in 1941 … Continue reading →

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