Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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38th Anniversary – Ernestina Arrives in New Bedford

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Repatriation Voyage of Ernestina ended in Newport, RI on August 24th where the vessel and crew could clear US Customs.  But Newport was not her final destination!  After dark on August 28 Ernestina entered her new homeport, New Bedford, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Chet Brigham

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Five years ago Chet Brigham published Phoenix of the Seas, a new up-to-date history of Ernestina-Morrissey. The book was very important as SEMA began the fundraising campaign to fund some of the work on Phase I. We have learned that at … Continue reading →

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Governor Baker signs An Act to preserve the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On July 8th Governor Baker signed a bill creating a new chapter in the 1894 Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s life and story. It transfers her stewardship from the State Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

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An Open Moment

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

As we approach the celebration of our Nation’s beginnings 244 years ago, we must consider where we are now. The statement below shared by Laura Pires-Hester, past Chairwoman of the Ernestina Commission and Julius Britto, President of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association … Continue reading →

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Buy a Mask, Support Ernestina-Morrissey

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Polly Zajac, SEMA Director and an educator on the sailing Ernestina has been running a fundraiser for Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey.  She has been making facial masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19.  Some have links to Ernestina, some have a … Continue reading →

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Welcome! DCR Commissioner Jim Montgomery

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Jose Centeio, Chair of the Schooner Ernestina Commission, welcomed DCR’s newly-appointed Commissioner to the recent Commission meeting. Commissioner Montgomery is committed to seeing the Ernestina-Morrissey project to completion and to a smooth transition to Massachusetts Maritime Academy. From a February … Continue reading →

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All Hands On Deck: A Call to Action

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Massachusetts Residents! All Hands on Deck, A Call To Action! Contact (call, write a letter, email) your state representative TODAY to support this bill which enables Ernestina-Morrissey to sail again! An Act to Preserve the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey ( Bill S.2328) This … Continue reading →

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Commission Meeting March 6

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Looking Forward to a Fantastic 2020!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Looking forward to a 2020 when we will once again see fireworks bloom through Ernestina-Morrissey’s shrouds! You still have time to make your 2019 tax-deductible donation to The Annual Appeal. Just click the yellow Donate button on the right! AND: … Continue reading →

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And the Final Installment!

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We hope you have been enjoying the WoodenBoat series “A Schooner for the Ages — The six charmed lives of ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY ”  The final Part 3 is available now!  It tells the story of the current rehabilitation.  We are looking forward to … Continue reading →

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