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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.
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
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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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Terrific Prizes for Raffle June 9!
Even if you can’t attend our celebration on June 9, you can have a chance to win these terrific prizes. They will be raffled off on the evening of June 9 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The tickets are … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future
The celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the return of Ernestina-Morrissey to Massachusetts (TICKETS HERE) will include recognition of five individuals who were part of the early efforts of repatriation and who continued to support the ship through the years. … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, Historical Resources, News |
You’re Invited! Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future
Join us as we honor hard-working individuals who brought Ernestina back to the United States. They champion the ship to this day. You can celebrate their contributions and support the future of Ernestina-Morrissey. Get your TICKETS TODAY! A portion of the … Continue reading
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