Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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President Britto’s Appeal

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

December 5, 2013 Greetings, “I sailed on Ernestina on a field trip. I’d never been on the ocean before, and it changed my life. Will she sail again?”That’s the kind of declaration we hear all the time.   (In fact, take … Continue reading →

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New T-shirts Recognize Ernestina/Morrissey’s Refits

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

New shirts are available!  The shirts feature the “classic” front.   On the back is a line drawing of Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey‘s hull, rig and sail plan produced by the HAER Maritime Recording Program of the National Park … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Jen! Welcome, Laurel! Congratulations Frank!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Jennifer T. Nersesian has been selected as the next superintendent to lead Gateway National Recreation Area. This facility is one of the top 10 most visited National Parks.  Jen will be the only woman superintendent assigned to those 10 parks.  We … Continue reading →

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10th Annual Working Waterfront Festival

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The 10th Annual Working Waterfront Festival drew large crowds with two days of beautiful weather to enjoy the music and food and the New Bedford waterfront. Nearly 2,000 visitors came aboard Ernestina for a tour.  We had a wonderful turnout … Continue reading →

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29th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

On Saturday August 31 Maritime Gloucester hosted their Maritime Heritage Day as part of the three day Gloucester Schooner Festival.  The occasional downpours didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of our volunteers or the many visitors who stopped to talk.  Some had their first … Continue reading →

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Welcome Commissioner Murray

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Jack Murray was recently appointed as DCR Commissioner to replace Ed Lambert who has taken a position with University of Massachusetts – Boston.   We thank Ed for his work to assure a good future for Ernestina and wish him … Continue reading →

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What’s in Ernestina’s Library?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Visit us in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William Street) September 12, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Explore some of the books written about Ernestina and about her life as Effie M. Morrissey.  You will be amazed … Continue reading →

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There Was Dancing in the Streets of New Bedford

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

There was “Dancing in the Streets” to celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States in 1982.  The event was part of New Bedford’s AHA! nights. The Accordion and percussion trio … Continue reading →

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SEA Students Visit

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Captain Carl Herzog,  former Schooner Ernestina mate, visited the ship several times this summer with his classes of high school students from Sea Education Association. * * * * *

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REMEMBERING PEGGY LYONS

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Peggy was an incredible person with a magnetic personality.  She was the ultimate survivor, which made her passing from lung cancer on November 2000, about a week after her birthday, so hard to take in…(Sister Kathie Talbot, July 2013) …everyone … Continue reading →

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