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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.
Progress in the Shipyard – October 30, 2020
In the attached series of photos you will see progress on the restoration of the Ernestina-Morrissey at Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor. Currently, all work on the Ernestina-Morrissey at the Shipyard is being funded through the generosity of the Lenfest Family. … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Progress in the Shipyard – October 22, 2020
In the attached series of photos you will see progress on the restoration of the Ernestina-Morrissey at Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor. Currently, all work on the Ernestina-Morrissey at the Shipyard is being funded through the generosity of the Lenfest Family. … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
A New Captain for Ernestina-Morrissey
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has posted the listing for Captain of the USCG inspected Schooner Ernestina Morrissey. The person selected will join a group of great men and women, just a few represented below. Follow THIS LINK for more information about … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Progress in the Shipyard – October 6, 2020
Bristol Marine’s Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor provided us a deeper look into the day-to-day efforts being made in Boothbay Harbor onboard the Ernestina Morrissey. Their team is working hard each day to make this ship the new standard-bearer for quality … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
2019 Annual Report
The cover of the 2019 Annual Report shows what we are working for, a sailing Ernestina-Morrissey in 2021. For 2019 Annual Report click HERE and scroll down * Through our new partnership with MMA, SEMA continues our mission and we … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Governor Baker signs An Act to preserve the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey
On July 8th Governor Baker signed a bill creating a new chapter in the 1894 Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s life and story. The bill transfers her stewardship from the Commonwealth’s Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA). The … Continue reading
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38th Anniversary – Ernestina Arrives in New Bedford
The Repatriation Voyage of Ernestina ended in Newport, RI on August 24th where the vessel and crew could clear US Customs. But Newport was not her final destination! After dark on August 28 Ernestina entered her new homeport, New Bedford, … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
Remembering Chet Brigham
Five years ago Chet Brigham published Phoenix of the Seas, a new up-to-date history of Ernestina-Morrissey. The book was very important as SEMA began the fundraising campaign to fund some of the work on Phase I. We have learned that at … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
An Open Moment
As we approach the celebration of our Nation’s beginnings 244 years ago, we must consider where we are now. The statement below shared by Laura Pires-Hester, past Chairwoman of the Ernestina Commission and Julius Britto, President of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Buy a Mask, Support Ernestina-Morrissey
Polly Zajac, SEMA Director and an educator on the sailing Ernestina has been running a fundraiser for Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. She has been making facial masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Some have links to Ernestina, some have a … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
