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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.
Winter Cover On!
Manny Silva, David Pires and the rest of the DCR crew completed the winter cover just in time for the storm! The structure had to be rebuilt now that the masts are in the ship again. Manny and David will … Continue reading
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$125,000 Challenge
Read President Britto’s letter here. and DONATE!
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New T-shirts Recognize Ernestina/Morrissey’s Refits
New shirts are available! The shirts feature the “classic” front. On the back is a line drawing of Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey‘s hull, rig and sail plan produced by the HAER Maritime Recording Program of the National Park … Continue reading
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Thank you, Jen! Welcome, Laurel! Congratulations Frank!
Jennifer T. Nersesian has been selected as the next superintendent to lead Gateway National Recreation Area. This facility is one of the top 10 most visited National Parks. Jen will be the only woman superintendent assigned to those 10 parks. We … Continue reading
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10th Annual Working Waterfront Festival
The 10th Annual Working Waterfront Festival drew large crowds with two days of beautiful weather to enjoy the music and food and the New Bedford waterfront. Nearly 2,000 visitors came aboard Ernestina for a tour. We had a wonderful turnout … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
29th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival
On Saturday August 31 Maritime Gloucester hosted their Maritime Heritage Day as part of the three day Gloucester Schooner Festival. The occasional downpours didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of our volunteers or the many visitors who stopped to talk. Some had their first … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Welcome Commissioner Murray
Jack Murray was recently appointed as DCR Commissioner to replace Ed Lambert who has taken a position with University of Massachusetts – Boston. We thank Ed for his work to assure a good future for Ernestina and wish him … Continue reading
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What’s in Ernestina’s Library?
Visit us in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William Street) September 12, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Explore some of the books written about Ernestina and about her life as Effie M. Morrissey. You will be amazed … Continue reading
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There Was Dancing in the Streets of New Bedford
There was “Dancing in the Streets” to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States in 1982. The event was part of New Bedford’s AHA! nights. The Accordion and percussion trio … Continue reading
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SEA Students Visit
Captain Carl Herzog, former Schooner Ernestina mate, visited the ship several times this summer with his classes of high school students from Sea Education Association. * * * * *
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
