Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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“Dancing in the Streets” for Ernestina-Morrissey.

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

There will be “Dancing in the Streets” as we celebrate the 31st anniversary of Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s return and gift from Cape Verde to the United States with a traditional Cape Verdean street dance procession through Downtown to the Cape Verdean-American … Continue reading →

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Canadian Visitors

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Bonnie Gallant at the helm as Commissioner Fred Sterner explains how the Schooner Ernestina Commission and DCR are working to get the ship sailing again. . Bonnie visited the ship recently. Her grandfather Leonard Gushue sailed as engineer on Effie … Continue reading →

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Summer Programs at Ernestina

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Tom Nixon has been appointed DCR’s Seasonal Interpreter for Ernestina. He will be providing programs for the public Wednesday through Saturday during the summer and is anxious to get started.  Volunteers will be needed to provide deck tours for groups boarding … Continue reading →

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SEMA Welcomes New Directors

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

At the recent Annual Meeting the SEMA board re-elected directors Capt. Willi Bank and Polly Zajac and elected two new directors.  The board looks forward to the expertise that these directors bring to the board and are excited for Ernestina’s … Continue reading →

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Ernestina’s Masts Are UP!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

May 31, 2013 dawned clear and calm.  The crane from N.C. Hudon arrived at 9 am and the crew was ready.   Ernestina was ready too! Placing the coins in the step is an important tradition. Read More … The … Continue reading →

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Ernestina Masts Going Up May 31

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The coins are ready and the crane is scheduled for 9 am Friday May 31. The coin placing was documented by SouthCoastToday in print and video. The history of the coins that were already under the masts is interesting, just … Continue reading →

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Re-Rig Project Has Begun

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Leon Poindexter’s and his crew are preparing the masts and rigging and will raise the masts by June 1.  Return here often to check on the progress. Check out a video of the Spar Shop lathe in action. This new … Continue reading →

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Landfall Sailing Club Welcomes “E”

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

Saturday night Julius Britto and Stephan Platzer traveled to Hingham, MA to present Ernestina’s story to the Landfall Sailing Club, a group of sailors from along the eastern and south coasts of Massachusetts who meet monthly in Weymouth, MA. Julius … Continue reading →

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Lend a Hand

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

The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is holding its Annual Volunteer Cleanup & All American Cookout on Saturday, May 18. Give Emily a call and let her know you’ll be there!

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Spring 2013 Marketing Survey Completed

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

Members of the Ernestina Commission and SEMA met with students to receive the results of the  latest survey. The Schooner Ernestina Commission and the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. commissioned the University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth Charlton College of Business Center for Marketing … Continue reading →

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