Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Commissioner Pastore Honored

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Schooner Ernestina Commissioner Karl Pastore represents DCR on the Commission.  Recently he was awarded “DCR Friend of the Year” award. SEMA, a member of The Massachusetts  Forest and Park Friends Network, nominated Karl.    Our nomination best describes why we … Continue reading →

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SCHOONER ERNESTINA COMMISSION HAILS ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY’S NEXT STEP

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SCHOONER ERNESTINA COMMISSION Department of Conservation a­nd Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Saturday, November 22, 2014 From: Laura Pires-Hester, Chairperson The Schooner Ernestina Commission is pleased that the Restoration Contract between the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the … Continue reading →

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The Ship of So Many Memories

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Recently, Ernestina-Morrissey was visited by the family of Dr. Lamar Soutter who served on the crew of the 1935 voyage.  Dr. Soutter later went on to become founding dean of the University of Massachusetts Medical School He also pioneered revolutionary filtration and … Continue reading →

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Welcome Commissioner Do Canto

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Licy Do Canto to the Schooner Ernestina Commission. Mr. Do Canto has a personal connection to the ship. His paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother traveled to the US on the Ernestina, and he is “… … Continue reading →

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The Ship Needs a New Nameplate!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Gloucester Schooner Festival

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Labor Day Weekend brings the Gloucester Schooner Festival, a celebration of the schooner heritage.  Of course Effie M. Morrissey, now Ernestina-Morrissey is one of the 6 remaining Essex schooners and the only Grand Banker left.  There are always visitors to … Continue reading →

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Always Work to Do on a Ship

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Open Ship Enjoyed by All

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

DCR’s Seasonal Interpreter Leah Burns and Supervisor Paul Alexio hosted several Open Ships this summer along with SEMA volunteers.  Childrens’ programs like “Something Fishy” a joint program of the New Bedford Whaling National Park and the Working Waterfront Festival visited … Continue reading →

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C.W. Morgan Visit Showcase for Ernestina Too

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The New Bedford Homecoming of the Charles W. Morgan was the event of the summer for the city and for Ernestina Morrissey.  With the help of many wonderful volunteers, DCR staff and the Schooner Ernestina Commission hosted over 1600 people … Continue reading →

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AHA! Thursday, August 14

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The pergola at the 54th Regiment Plaza was festive as Ernestina was represented by the Schooner Ernestina Commission, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and SEMA volunteers. Leah, DCR’s Summer Interpreter, took time from her assignment at Horseneck Beach and … Continue reading →

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