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Where in the World has Ernestina-Morrissey been?
The Seamen’s Bethel and the Schooner Ernestina Commission present Latitudes and Longitudes of Ernestina-Morrissey. Plotting then Singing! June 11 AHA! Seamen’s Bethel, New Bedford, MA 6 PM –For kids and kids at heart: Where in the World has Ernestina-Morrissey been? Where is she … Continue reading
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Ernestina-Morrissey on the Railway
The Boothbay Register published a great time-lapse of the haul-out process. Now the repairs can begin! Capt. Harold Burnham, DCR’s representative during this reconstruction, will be at the shipyard later this week. We plan to have frequent updates on the … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Ernestina-Morrissey Safe in Boothbay
After a 24 hour trip under tow from New Bedford, Ernestina-Morrissey has arrived at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, her berth for the next few years while she undergoes reconstruction to ready her for her fifth life. More photos will be posted … Continue reading
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Ernestina-Morrissey Headed for Maine Sunday April 12
Finally, the news we have been waiting since December for! The Ernestina-Morrissey will start her voyage from New Bedford State Pier to Boothbay Harbor approximately 8:00 am Sunday, April 12. Viewing from the pier will be limited because of the reconstruction of … Continue reading
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Great Work, DCR!
Since the last post 3 weeks ago the SouthCoast has experienced storm after storm along with bitter cold. The winter cover was not installed this year because we all anticipated a break in the weather to allow the ship to be … Continue reading
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Ship Safe After Blizzard
DCR staff were assigned to watch over Ernestina-Morrissey during the recent blizzard. Today Paul and David are busy clearing snow from the deck. The winter cover is not in place anticipating the trip to the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, but the … Continue reading
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Patrick Administration Announces Funding for Rehabilitation of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey
NEW BEDFORD—December 18, 2014— The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced funding to restore the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official sailing vessel. The SchoonerErnestina-Morrissey is currently berthed in New Bedford at the State Pier. The … Continue reading
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Commissioner Pastore Honored
Schooner Ernestina Commissioner Karl Pastore represents DCR on the Commission. Recently he was awarded “DCR Friend of the Year” award. SEMA, a member of The Massachusetts Forest and Park Friends Network, nominated Karl. Our nomination best describes why we … Continue reading
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SCHOONER ERNESTINA COMMISSION HAILS ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY’S NEXT STEP
SCHOONER ERNESTINA COMMISSION Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Saturday, November 22, 2014 From: Laura Pires-Hester, Chairperson The Schooner Ernestina Commission is pleased that the Restoration Contract between the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the … Continue reading
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Welcome Commissioner Do Canto
Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Licy Do Canto to the Schooner Ernestina Commission. Mr. Do Canto has a personal connection to the ship. His paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother traveled to the US on the Ernestina, and he is “… … Continue reading
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