Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Motion Meets the Ocean

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

Schooner Ernestina has been recognized by The Zeiterion as a “Water Steward of the SouthCoast”   The “Z” invited SEMA and other area water stewards to share our activities with their audience at the performance of “Scattered” by Motionhouse. Support … Continue reading →

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All Sewn Up at 120!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Despite less than welcoming weather, friends of Ernestina stopped by to celebrate her 120th birthday. 6:30 pm There will be a demonstration of how you can get “All Sewn Up” on Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. Sewing skills and ropework are essential to … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Ernestina-Morrissey Story to the Pioneer Valley

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Thank You Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary for the great reception and audience for the Ernestina-Morrissey story.  Norcross sailed with Bartlett in 1931-1932-1933.  The audience really enjoyed seeing him in some of the Pathe Newsreels. Some footage of the 1932 voyage is … Continue reading →

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SCHOONER ERNESTINA/EFFIE M. MORRISSEY AT 120

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

In 2014 we celebrate Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey’s 120th year.  The first event of that celebration was a lecture organized by Judy Farrar of the the Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections at the University of Massachusetts at … Continue reading →

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120 Years of Maritime History

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

This year we will be celebrating Ernestina-Morrissey’s 12oth anniversary.  The Schooner Ernestina Commission is planning several events to commemorate this significant year. 120 years ago, on Feb. 1, 1894, a scene similar to this one would have occurred as Effie … Continue reading →

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News Reel Footage from 1932 Peary Monument Expedition

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

When Marie Peary Stafford, daughter of famed explorer Robert E. Peary, journeyed to the Arctic in 1932, it was to oversee the building of a monument in honor of her father at Cape York in northwest Greenland. The National Archives … Continue reading →

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January Covergirl.

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey is Miss January in the Spinner Publications New England Fisherman calendar.   Order yours from Spinner Publications. 1940 was the year  the Morrissey set a record for furthest north at 80 degrees 22 minutes North Latitude. That’s only 578 … Continue reading →

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Norcross Winter Lecture

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm Schooner Ernestina Commissioner, and former Mate, Fred Sterner and  Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association Secretary Mary Anne McQuillan and will share the amazing history of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey with Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary’s members and guests. Why will they … Continue reading →

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Join the Chorus!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus has started rehearsals for the 2014 season just around the corner! We are always looking for new members. We are already getting concert requests for the summer. If you’d like to give it … Continue reading →

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Winter Cover On!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Manny Silva, David Pires and the rest of the DCR crew completed the winter cover just in time for the storm!  The structure had to be rebuilt now that the masts are in the ship again.  Manny and David will … Continue reading →

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