Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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From Captain Tiffany Krihwan

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

I am truly honored to be the next Captain of this amazing vessel.  In her 128 years they’ve been many amazing Mariners that have been charged with her care.  From the time that she sailed as a Grand Banks Fishing … Continue reading →

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Celebration Remarks from Julius Britto

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

December 17,2022, State Pier, New Bedford. Forty years ago, as the first chair of the Schooner Ernestina Commission, Julius celebrated the arrival of Ernestina from Cape Verde to New Bedford State Pier. He is celebrating again! Julius Britto, president of … Continue reading →

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A Celebration Recap from Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the City of New Bedford Welcome the Return of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey WAREHAM, NEW BEDFORD, MA, ISSUED DECEMBER 19, 2022…Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the City of New Bedford, in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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A Message From SEMA

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Ernestina-Morrissey Arrives in Homeport New Bedford!

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey‘s crew arrived in New Bedford where more work must be completed before final Coast Guard inspections can occur. There will be no public access to the vessel until Ernestina-Morrissey receives her full Coast Guard certifications. Check the SEMA Facebook page and the SSV … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey Arrives at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We knew the crew was waiting for a weather window but didn’t know when that would be.  The news came from Bristol Marine’s Facebook Page Thursday evening, which included a link to follow the voyage. The news spread and we … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey Leaves Boothbay Harbor !

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey left Boothbay Harbor yesterday evening and set a course south.   She is now in Cape Cod Bay approaching the east end of the canal. Massachusetts Maritime Academy has  a webcam streaming the Cape Cod Canal traffic. Here’s how she … Continue reading →

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Repairing Ernestina 1

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Almost a year ago we reported about the dories being moved to the  Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Science & Field Operations Center in Marion. On December 16, 2021 Fred Sterner, former mate on Ernestina and also on the Schooner Ernestina Commission, … Continue reading →

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Laura Pires Hester Honored by Cabo Verde Government

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

An award ceremony was held at the Consulate General of Cabo Verde in Quincy, Massachusetts on November 4, 2022.  Several Individuals were honored for their contributions. With the honorees in the center is Ambassador José Luís Do Livramento Monteiro Alves … Continue reading →

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Sea Trials!

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

A few days before the October Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey-Advisory Board Meeting the vessel underwent sea trials. Ernestina-Morrissey set out from the dock under her own power and the new engine, transmission and drive line performed well. Representatives from Cummins Marine Power , … Continue reading →

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