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Progress in 2011
Everyone can be proud as we look back at the accomplishments of the Ernestina partners during 2011. DCR addressed immediate Coast Guard requirements and commissioned a full report and estimate of additional work that will be required. DCR also provided … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, News |
Scouts Voyage in 2001
This article from Scouting Magazine 2001 just surfaced thanks to the family of Scoutmaster Joe Leavens of Troop 182. This kind of trip is one of the reasons SEMA is working to get Ernestina sailing again and serving the Commonwealth … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
Happy New Year!
Yes, it IS a Happy New Year! THANKS to YOU! Many Ernestina supporters rose to Bob’s challenge and in one short month we have raised over $14,000! SEMA is looking forward to 2012 surpassing 2011 in progress toward getting Ernestina sailing again. … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Ernestina de-rigged.
On Friday December 9, 2011 Ernestina’s masts were removed from the ship and secured on State Pier for inspection, maintenance and repairs. Shipwright Leon Poindexter is supervising the work and estimation process. Tom Lopes produced a video of the process available on … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Brian J. Rothschild Joins Commission
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Professor Dr. Brian Rothschild, a New Bedford resident, was recently appointed to the Ernestina Commission by Governor Deval Patrick. Dr.Rothschild brings a focus on Marine Science and Technology as well as New England Fisheries to the Commission. This appointment strengthens the commission’ s commitment to Ernestina‘s educational … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, News |
Greetings from Cape Verde
Commissioner Laura Pires Hester passed along this greeting to all Ernestina supporters. The card features Ernestina!
Posted in Commission, News |
The Masts are Down.
Friday morning dawned cold and clear but more more importantly, calm. The crane from N.C. Hudon, Inc. arrived promptly at 7:30. Shipwright Leon Poindexter’s crew was ready. A sling was put on each mast in turn and the rigging was … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Search for New Ernestina Commissioner
The Schooner Ernestina Commission should have 9 commissioners. The enabling legislation specifies qualifications for the appointments. There will be an open seat soon and the appointee “shall be any person whose expertise would be an asset to the commission and … Continue reading
Posted in Commission |
AHA! Thursday December 8
Stop by the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitors’ Center during AHA! for the latest news about Ernestina. Meet the new Commissioners Fred Sterner and Gene Monteiro. Check out the display describing the latest haul out and a report on … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Buy Ernestina Hats at Baker Books
Baker Books is once again helping SEMA out this Holiday Season by making Ernestina hats available at the store at 69 State Road (Route 6), Dartmouth, MA. Do all your holiday shopping at Baker Books. Shop local!
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
