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Welcome Commissioner Do Canto
Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Licy Do Canto to the Schooner Ernestina Commission. Mr. Do Canto has a personal connection to the ship. His paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother traveled to the US on the Ernestina, and he is “… … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, News |
The Ship Needs a New Nameplate!
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Gloucester Schooner Festival
Labor Day Weekend brings the Gloucester Schooner Festival, a celebration of the schooner heritage. Of course Effie M. Morrissey, now Ernestina-Morrissey is one of the 6 remaining Essex schooners and the only Grand Banker left. There are always visitors to … Continue reading
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Always Work to Do on a Ship
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Open Ship Enjoyed by All
DCR’s Seasonal Interpreter Leah Burns and Supervisor Paul Alexio hosted several Open Ships this summer along with SEMA volunteers. Childrens’ programs like “Something Fishy” a joint program of the New Bedford Whaling National Park and the Working Waterfront Festival visited … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
C.W. Morgan Visit Showcase for Ernestina Too
The New Bedford Homecoming of the Charles W. Morgan was the event of the summer for the city and for Ernestina Morrissey. With the help of many wonderful volunteers, DCR staff and the Schooner Ernestina Commission hosted over 1600 people … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee |
Ernestina Will Sail Again!
The news we have been waiting for has finally been released. Thank you to all the friends of Ernestina who donated money to SEMA and gave their time to showcase the ship. Your perseverance delivered the message loud and clear … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Fundraising Committee, News |
Representing Ernestina in Wareham
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Whaler’s Walk for Ernestina
Julius Britto, second from right, walked with family members from Rochester to the sea to raise money for Schooner Ernestina. From left, the others are Ben Varella’s great-grandson Ali Cabral; great-granddaughter, Dr. Vanessa Britto-Henderson; great-grandson, storyteller Len Cabral; and Dr. … Continue reading
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Busy Weekend – the Morgan’s Here!
Priscilla Geigis, Director of the Division of State Parks and Recreation stopped by after the Opening Ceremony. On Sunday the ship’s dory participated in the Boat Parade to celebrate the Charles W. Morgan’s arrival. For a few days Ernestina will … Continue reading
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