Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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42 Years Ago: Bajanga Remembered

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

We are nearing the 37th anniversary of Ernestina-Morrissey’s return to Massachusetts as a gift to the people of the United States from the Republic of Cabo Verde.  John Braman recently sent us this story about some of the efforts to make that return possible.  … Continue reading →

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Phase I Nearly Complete

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We are lucky that we have supporters that send us photos so we can share the progress with you. Our last post was April 24.  We have some catching up to do: In mid-May Dave Thompson and John Fialkowski sent us … Continue reading →

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Adapting for New Work

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey has always been working vessel. As she became “old tech” for one use she was adapted to serve another captain and function. Ernestina-Morrissey is a State and a National Historic Landmark and any rehabilitation and change must be supervised by … Continue reading →

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Almost Ready for Paint!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Thanks to Robert Mitchell and Bristol Marine we have more great photos to share.  As Spring arrives in Maine Ernestina-Morrissey is undergoing the final preparations before painting. The work is on schedule to finish Phase I by  June 30. Check … Continue reading →

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Rudder

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Rudder: an underwater blade that is positioned at the stern of a boat or ship and controlled by its helm and that when turned causes the vessel’s head to turn in the same direction. In 2015 the shipyard crew removed the … Continue reading →

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The New Rudder Is Coming Together

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Robert Mitchell made another visit to the shipyard and sent along these photos. The rudder post is purpleheart. One of the defining characteristics of purpleheart wood is the strength, density, and durability of its lumber structure.  The contract with the shipyard requires … Continue reading →

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The Past and the Future

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We recently heard from Jose Andrade.  In the 1990′s we knew him as the deckhand “Little Joe”.  Fred Sterner says he could throw a heaving line further than anyone.  His Dad, “Big Joe” and his Mother were, and still are,  … Continue reading →

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Decking Nearly Done, Cabin Trunk Rising.

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Robert Mitchell has sent us more photos!  Thank you!  We are excited to be able to share these with you, just AMAZING!  These are of the work on the deck and cabin trunks. Here’s a post from last spring about … Continue reading →

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Thank you, New Bedford!

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On the last Friday of 2018, Julius and Mary Anne met Anne Louro, the Preservation Planner in the offices of the New Bedford Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development, to receive a $100,000 grant from the City’s Community Preservation … Continue reading →

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Transom’s Done, All Hull Planking Complete!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On October 25 this was the only opening left in the sides of Ernestina-Morrissey.  Shutter Plank day had arrived. This last plank “shuts up” the hull and is 26 feet long, 3 inches thick like all the planking,  and from … Continue reading →

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