Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Friendraising and Fundraising for Ernestina-Morrissey

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Next week’s Working Waterfront Festival will cap a summer of events presenting Ernestina-Morrissey to old friends and new. Although our favorite ship, Ernestina-Morrissey will not be in her usual berth for the Working Waterfront Festival it is important that we reach … Continue reading →

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What’s Up with Ernestina?

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Come And Find Out!!! Saturday, August 22, 2015 3-6pm CAPE VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTER (CVANB) 1157 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA Opportunities to Ask and to Share! 1982 Historical Panels! Videos and Photos! Fellowship and Fun! Music and Refreshments! And More……!!!!!! … Continue reading →

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The News from Boothbay Harbor Shipyard

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Work is progressing at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard and many of you that have visited have sent photos. Commissioner Fred Sterner met with the shipyard crew July 29. The photos have been compiled in a Flickr Album. When you click on a … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey and Cape Verdean Recognition Week

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey was well represented during Cape Verdean Recognition Week Festivities. On June 30 the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosted a special event as SEMA President Julius Britto described his experiences being present at the formal transition to independence for Cape … Continue reading →

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Order Bringing E Home

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Stephan Platzer’s journal of the repatriation voyage in 1982. If you want to make a donation by check the donation is $23 which includes mailing expenses. Please CONTACT US. for instructions. If you want to order online with a credit card … Continue reading →

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Order Phoenix of the Seas

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

* A new history of Ernestina-Morrissey’s many lives for a donation of $28. If you want to make a donation by check please send $28 which includes mailing expenses. Please CONTACT US. for instructions. If you want to order online with … Continue reading →

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Cabo Verde — 40 Years after Independence

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Where were you on July 5th, 1975? Julius Britto was in Praia, Cape Verde. Julius will take you to there to re-live the excitement of the first Independence Celebration of Cape Verde. You will be fascinated as he recounts his life-changing experiences … Continue reading →

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A New History of Ernestina-Morrissey

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On Saturday, June 13, Chester Brigham introduced his new book to an enthusiastic audience at Cape Ann Museum. Phoenix of the Seas :Ernestina-Morrissey State Ship of Massachusetts” is available at the gift shop at the Museum and at the New … Continue reading →

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Here’s Where Ernestina-Morrissey Has Been

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On a lovely summer evening the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus took the audience at the Seamen’s Bethel for a voyage by song, visiting the far reaches of the world’s oceans. AHA!’s Latitude and Longitude theme was a celebration … Continue reading →

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