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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
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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
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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
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Matching Funds Announcement!
SEMA has received notice from Commissioner Ed Lambert that our purchase of the foremast for Ernestina has been matched by DCR’s Partnership Matching Funds Program. This 2:1 match will provide an additional $47,000 “for replacement of the foremast and repairs to the … Continue reading
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A New Lease on Life for Ernestina?
DCR has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the Rehabilitation, Operation and Management of the Schooner Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey. This is the first step in offering the ship for a long-term lease under the Historic … Continue reading
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WORK DAY April 21
Join us April 21 for a Work Day with projects to maintain Ernestina. This first work day of 2012 is in conjunction with DCR’s Park Serve Day with volunteers working in parks across Massachusetts to prepare for the summer season. … Continue reading
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Why Ernestina needs to sail:
This is the closing comment from Leon Poindexter’s 2012 Conditions Survey Report With Recommendations and Rehabilitation Cost Estimates for Schooner Ernestina . There are other educational and tourism reasons but THIS important reason explains why we all need to work … Continue reading
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Ernestina Report Released
The 2012 Conditions Survey Report With Recommendations and Rehabilitation Cost Estimates for Schooner Ernestina was presented to the Schooner Ernestina Commission at the February meeting. Leon Poindexter was present at the meeting to explain his report and answer the Commission’s … Continue reading
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AHA! Carnaval Great Success
Schooner Ernestina Commission Programming Committee members Barbara Burgo and Chuck Smiler coordinated a wonderful event for AHA! February 9 at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. The celebration began with an introduction of the Schooner Ernestina Commission. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell … Continue reading
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Celebrate Ernestina’s 118th birthday and AHA! Carnevale
. . The Commission Programming Committee is planning a great event! . Check “Save the Date ” Details from Barbara Burgo. . .
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