Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Matching Funds Announcement!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMA has received notice from Commissioner Ed Lambert that our purchase of the foremast for Ernestina has been matched by DCR’s Partnership Matching Funds Program. This 2:1 match will provide an additional $47,000 “for replacement of the foremast and repairs to the … Continue reading →

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Lend a hand to Ernestina

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The May 12 work day has been confirmed! As part of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Volunteer Day,  DCR and SEMA are cooperating in a workday for Ernestina on Saturday, May 12.  NP staff will be ready at 8:30 am … Continue reading →

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A New Lease on Life for Ernestina?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

DCR has released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the Rehabilitation, Operation and Management of the Schooner Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey. This is the first step in offering the ship for a long-term lease under the Historic … Continue reading →

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Park Serve Day April 21

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

A great crew turned out to clean and scrape and oil for DCR’s Park Serve Day.  The weather started cloudy but the sun soon heated the deck area under the winter cover.  By the end of the day vents were … Continue reading →

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WORK DAY April 21

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Join us April 21 for a Work Day with projects to maintain Ernestina.  This first work day of 2012 is in conjunction with DCR’s Park Serve Day with volunteers working in parks across Massachusetts to prepare for the summer season. … Continue reading →

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Why Ernestina needs to sail:

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

This is the closing comment from Leon Poindexter’s 2012 Conditions Survey Report With Recommendations and Rehabilitation Cost Estimates for Schooner Ernestina . There are other educational and tourism reasons but THIS important reason explains why we all need to work … Continue reading →

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Maine Boatbuilders Show this Weekend.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Visit the American Schooner Association booth at the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland this weekend. We’ll have the latest news about Ernestina. * *

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Ernestina Report Released

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The 2012 Conditions Survey Report With Recommendations and Rehabilitation Cost Estimates for Schooner Ernestina was presented to the Schooner Ernestina Commission at the February meeting.   Leon Poindexter was present at the meeting to explain his report and answer the Commission’s … Continue reading →

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Ernestina ta camba na Sul

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Traudi sent this for you to enjoy: “Amigos,   Uma storia…. in Criolu My friend Zizim Figueira from São Vicente living in Paris, France wrote this story when I had contacted him years ago.  Ate logo se Deus quiser, Traudi” … Continue reading →

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AHA! Carnaval Great Success

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Schooner Ernestina Commission Programming Committee members Barbara Burgo and Chuck Smiler coordinated a wonderful event for AHA! February 9 at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. The celebration began with an introduction of the Schooner Ernestina Commission. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell … Continue reading →

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