Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Progress in Boothbay

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

First, a great big THANK YOU! to the crew that safely brought the ship safely to Boothbay Harbor Shipyard And here’s the crew that was aboard the Ernestina-Morrissey to make sure she was safe for the transit. The ship has … Continue reading →

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Book launch at Cape Ann Museum

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Phoenix of the Seas, by Chester Brigham The three-ocean, three-centuries saga of the Gloucester schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, State Ship of Massachusetts Please join us at the Cape Ann Museum, Saturday June 13 at 3:00 with a presentation by the author The … Continue reading →

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Where in the World has Ernestina-Morrissey been?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Seamen’s Bethel and the Schooner Ernestina Commission present Latitudes and Longitudes of Ernestina-Morrissey.  Plotting then Singing! June 11  AHA!  Seamen’s Bethel, New Bedford, MA 6 PM –For kids and kids at heart:  Where in the World has Ernestina-Morrissey been? Where is she … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey on the Railway

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Boothbay Register published a great time-lapse of the haul-out process.  Now the repairs can begin!  Capt. Harold Burnham, DCR’s representative during this reconstruction,  will be at the shipyard later this week.  We plan to have frequent updates on the … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey Safe in Boothbay

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

After a 24 hour trip under tow from New Bedford, Ernestina-Morrissey has arrived at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, her berth for the next few years while she undergoes reconstruction to ready her for her fifth life.  More photos will be posted … Continue reading →

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Ernestina-Morrissey Headed for Maine Sunday April 12

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Finally, the news we have been waiting since December for!  The Ernestina-Morrissey will start her voyage from New Bedford State Pier to Boothbay Harbor approximately 8:00 am Sunday, April 12. Viewing from the pier will be limited because of the reconstruction of … Continue reading →

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Great Work, DCR!

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

Since the last post 3 weeks ago the SouthCoast has experienced storm after storm along with bitter cold. The winter cover was not installed this year because we all anticipated a break in the weather to allow the ship to be … Continue reading →

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Ship Safe After Blizzard

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

DCR staff were assigned to watch over Ernestina-Morrissey during the recent blizzard.  Today Paul and David are busy clearing snow from the deck.  The winter cover is not in place anticipating the trip to the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, but the … Continue reading →

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Patrick Administration Announces Funding for Rehabilitation of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

NEW BEDFORD—December 18, 2014— The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced funding to restore the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official sailing vessel. The SchoonerErnestina-Morrissey is currently berthed in New Bedford at the State Pier. The … Continue reading →

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Just 7% Left to Raise for Ernestina-Morrissey Restoration Project!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

We will see Ernestina-Morrissey sail again. I say that today not as a hope or a wish, but as a certainty.  Thanks to your generous support, her next voyage will be as a fully restored ship, sailing from Boothbay to Buzzards … Continue reading →

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