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Friendraising and Fundraising for Ernestina-Morrissey
Next week’s Working Waterfront Festival will cap a summer of events presenting Ernestina-Morrissey to old friends and new. Although our favorite ship, Ernestina-Morrissey will not be in her usual berth for the Working Waterfront Festival it is important that we reach … Continue reading
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What’s Up with Ernestina?
Come And Find Out!!! Saturday, August 22, 2015 3-6pm CAPE VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTER (CVANB) 1157 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA Opportunities to Ask and to Share! 1982 Historical Panels! Videos and Photos! Fellowship and Fun! Music and Refreshments! And More……!!!!!! … Continue reading
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The News from Boothbay Harbor Shipyard
Work is progressing at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard and many of you that have visited have sent photos. Commissioner Fred Sterner met with the shipyard crew July 29. The photos have been compiled in a Flickr Album. When you click on a … Continue reading
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Ernestina-Morrissey and Cape Verdean Recognition Week
Ernestina-Morrissey was well represented during Cape Verdean Recognition Week Festivities. On June 30 the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosted a special event as SEMA President Julius Britto described his experiences being present at the formal transition to independence for Cape … Continue reading
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Cabo Verde — 40 Years after Independence
Where were you on July 5th, 1975? Julius Britto was in Praia, Cape Verde. Julius will take you to there to re-live the excitement of the first Independence Celebration of Cape Verde. You will be fascinated as he recounts his life-changing experiences … Continue reading
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A New History of Ernestina-Morrissey
On Saturday, June 13, Chester Brigham introduced his new book to an enthusiastic audience at Cape Ann Museum. Phoenix of the Seas :Ernestina-Morrissey State Ship of Massachusetts” is available at the gift shop at the Museum and at the New … Continue reading
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Here’s Where Ernestina-Morrissey Has Been
On a lovely summer evening the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus took the audience at the Seamen’s Bethel for a voyage by song, visiting the far reaches of the world’s oceans. AHA!’s Latitude and Longitude theme was a celebration … Continue reading
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Progress in Boothbay
First, a great big THANK YOU! to the crew that safely brought the ship safely to Boothbay Harbor Shipyard And here’s the crew that was aboard the Ernestina-Morrissey to make sure she was safe for the transit. The ship has … Continue reading
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Book launch at Cape Ann Museum
Phoenix of the Seas, by Chester Brigham The three-ocean, three-centuries saga of the Gloucester schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, State Ship of Massachusetts Please join us at the Cape Ann Museum, Saturday June 13 at 3:00 with a presentation by the author The … Continue reading
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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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