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The Flags of Ernestina-Morrissey
Epilogue It’s been almost five years since we celebrated Ernestina-Morrissey‘s many flags. (below) Her return to her homeport, New Bedford, brought questions about the flags flying on her masts. Most will recognize the new Cabo Verde flag and the Massachusetts … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
First Plank Is In!
The first new plank is in place on Ernestina-Morrissey’s frame. The planks closest to the keel make up the garboard strake. When the the keel was put in place the top was beveled, as you can see below, to receive … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
New Year in the Shipyard
There is more than the work on Ernestina-Morrissey that is new in Boothbay Harbor as 2018 begins. Andy Tyska, president of Rhode Island-based Bristol Marine, has announced the acquisition of Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, now called “The Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor”. … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
2017: A Year in Review
Thank you Peter Pereira for your great photos! See the SouthCoastTODAY article .Copyright 2017, Peter Pereira/The Standard-Times. All rights reserved. Used with Permission. March 2017: The crew works to construct the laminated keelson. The double sawn timber frames are fastened with wooden … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Welcome Aboard, Robin Shields!
SEMA is pleased to announce that Robin Shields has joined their staff as a fundraising consultant. Robin joins the crew following a successful stint as the Executive Director of the Sippican Lands Trust in Marion, MA. She brings with her … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising, News |
A Visit to the Shipyard
In October Steve Urbon and Peter Pereira from the New Bedford Standard Times/SouthCoast Today visited Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. Their report “Historic Schooner Gets New Lease on Life” was published on October 28. Be sure you look at all of Peter’s photos … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
We Are Cabo Verde Gala Held in Boston
Schooner Ernestina Commission chair Licy DoCanto was a keynote speaker at the We Are Cabo Verde Gala in Boston on September 30, featuring both the President Jorge Carlos Fonseca and Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva along with elected officials … Continue reading
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Thank you, Governor Baker!
During a recent visit, Schooner Ernestina Commission chair Licy DoCanto and Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, presented a framed print, by New Bedford artist Arthur Moniz, of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. The print … Continue reading
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Thank you Gene Monteiro
After two terms as a member of the Schooner Ernestina Commission, Gene Montiero fulfilled his last duty as Master of Ceremonies of the “Celebrating Ernestina-Morrissey” Gala. Gene’s broad connections to the SouthCoast and all of its communities served the Commission … Continue reading
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“We are getting a SUPERIOR SHIP”
SEMA President Julius Britto visited Boothbay Harbor Shipyard this week to view the progress and confer with Harold Burnham and David Short. His response? ”We are getting a SUPERIOR SHIP when ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY leaves Boothbay Harbor Shipyard.” Julius expressed gratitude for … Continue reading
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