Gloucester Schooner Festival

Commissioner Fred Sterner on right, Chet Brigham, to his left, Al Bezanson, center.

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 our booth seeking the latest news.  Chet Brigham has just finished his book about Ernestina-Morrissey, Phoenix of the Seas, which will be published in early Spring.  We were glad to see so many Morrissey family members and others with stories of the past, and all looking toward what the future holds for the ship.   The traditional Heritage Day is hosted by Maritime Gloucester.