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Rep. Cabral presses for state aid to repair Ernestina

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Check the details published in the Boston Globe. Thank you Representative Cabral. It is encouraging to see a revived interest in Ernestina from her stewards, the elected and appointed officials of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  We look forward to the day when Ernestina is … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Will Appoint Commissioners Soon

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMA President Mary Anne McQuillan appealed to Governor Deval Patrick to fill the vacant seats on the Schooner Ernestina Commission as soon as possible.   The Governor was in Westport as part of  his recent Summer Conversation Tour.  Accepting an Ernestina hat, … Continue reading →

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Ernestina Archives Safeguarded

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Valuable items from the Ernestina Commission Archives have been transferred to the Archives and Special Collections at the University of Massachusetts| Dartmouth.  Watch for the announcement of the formal transfer in September. Ernestina Life ring from São Vicente,(Cape Verde)

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Ernestina Commission members visit Ernestina

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Some Commissioners visited Ernestina at the SHIPYARD last week to inspect Coast Guard required repairs  being overseen by shipwright Leon Poindexter. Mr. Poindexter will also provide the Schooner Ernestina Commission with  estimates of the work needed to regain Certification to … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed and They Stepped Up!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Schooner Ernestina Commission Programming Committee organized participation in several Festivals during the summer of 2011.  Over 40 volunteers stepped up to tell Ernestina’s story across New England and even in Brava, CV! Friday, June 24th Traudi in Brava. Friday, June 24-Sunday, June … Continue reading →

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Ernestina on the Railway in Fairhaven.

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On Monday morning, June 6, the Tug Jaguar took Ernestina alongside and her lines were cast off. With Captain Charlie Mitchell at the helm of Jaguar the two vessels traveled in tandem from State Pier across New Bedford Harbor to … Continue reading →

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Rig Inspection News

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

From Jeff Carter’s report to the Commission: “Unfortunately during (inspection) a severe amount of rot was found at the top of the foremast. This rot extends approximately 4 feet down from the top of the mast and the early prognosis … Continue reading →

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Welcome Commissioner Lambert!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Ernestina has a friend in Ed Lambert, the newly appointed Commissioner of DCR.  We look forward to working with Commissioner Lambert to insure a bright future for Ernestina as the Official Vessel of the Commonwealth.

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