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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.
Progress in the Shipyard – December 17, 2020
Thank you, Bristol Marine, for sharing the latest news of the great work your crew is accomplishing during the pre-launch fitting out of Ernestina-Morrissey! In the attached series of photos, you will see progress on the restoration of the Ernestina-Morrissey at Bristol … Continue reading
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An Anniversary of a Record Run!
Ernestina-Morrissey, as Effie M Morrissey and as Ernestina, has had many close calls since 1894. In 1912 under Captain Harry Ross she left Portland Maine for her fishing grounds, Lurcher Shoal, near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia in December. ~ “From the dock in Portland … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
“one of Ernestina’s very best “Friends”
Photographers Ron Barboza and Peter Pereiera joined a group of SEMA directors and former Commissioners soon after Governor Baker signed AN ACT TO PRESERVE THE SCHOONER ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY. The group gathered last summer to recognize Tom Lopes’ role in establishing the … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Progress in the Shipyard – December 4, 2020
Thank you Bristol Marine for sharing the latest news of the great work your crew is accomplishing during the pre-launch fitting out of Ernestina-Morrissey! In the attached series of photos you will see progress on the restoration of the Ernestina-Morrissey at Bristol Marine’s … Continue reading
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Giving Tuesday
Don’t forget Ernestina-Morrissey! WHY? To see why you can easily access all our past posts about the Ernestina-Morrissey rehabilitation project HERE. Just click the yellow DONATE button at the right. Many thanks to all the crew that has brought us this far … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising, News |
Progress in the Shipyard – November 20, 2020
Thank you Bristol Marine for sharing the latest news of the great work your crew is accomplishing during the pre-launch fitting out of Ernestina-Morrissey! In the attached series of photos you will see progress on the restoration of the Ernestina-Morrissey at Bristol … Continue reading
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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Advisory Board Appointed.
Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Advisory Board has been appointed and was sworn in on November 13, 2020 by Joe Maynard of the Governor’s Office via Zoom. From AN ACT TO PRESERVE THE SCHOONER ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY: “to advise the academy on matters that relate … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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