Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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A National Historic Landmark, Schooner Ernestina Returns to State Pier

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina’s return was well covered.  Tom Lopes produced a great slide show on his YouTube Channel, Don Cuddy covered the return in South Coast News. and lots of pictures in an earlier post. On October 14th DCR Commissioner Ed Lambert … Continue reading →

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Cape Verde ex-leader Pedro Pires wins Mo Ibrahim prize

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Mr. Pires, Cape Verde’s former President won the Mo Ibrahim prize for good governance in Africa. The prize committee said Mr. Pires, who stepped down in August, had helped make the archipelago off the West African coast a “model of … Continue reading →

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Ernestina Archives Made Accessible

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

There was a reception to mark the transfer of the Ernestina/Effie M. Morrissey Archives.  Several dignitaries including Chancellor Dr. Jean MacCormack, DCR Commissioner Edward M. Lambert, General Consul of Cape Verde Pedro Graciano Gomes de Carvalho and New Bedford Mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Commission, Historical Resources |

Schooner Roseway visits Schooner Ernestina

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Schooner Roseway visited New Bedford on August 5 and for a day another Essex Schooner was in the berth at State Pier.  The students and crew aboard enjoyed hearing about Roseway’s sister ship Ernestina as explained in their log for … Continue reading →

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Gloucester, September 3 , 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The crowd at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center was glad to see Ernestina’s booth.  This year it was fitting we were right next to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum.  This museum showcases the yards that built over 4000 schooners, including the … Continue reading →

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Onset August 13

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMA Treasurer Julius Britto reports that the Onset Cape Verdean Festival was a successful outing for Ernestina. Everyone expressed the hope that 2012 would be the year that Ernestina returns to Onset Harbor for a visit during the Festival.  Julius … Continue reading →

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Brockton July 31

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

It was another beautifully sunny, but hot day at Keith Field in Brockton at the Brockton Cape Verdean Day Festival and visitors to the  were very happy to see the Schooner Ernestina represented.  Coordinator Barbara Burgo and volunteer Den Cardoza … Continue reading →

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Providence July 10

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina was well represented at the Rhode Island Cape Verdean Festival in Providence on July 10.  Thank you Maria Mendes-Hendricks for “carrying the flag” .  Your Grandfather would be proud.

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Greetings from Traudi in Brava

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Schooner ERNESTINA was represented at the great festival of S. Joao Batista in Brava, Cabo Verde June 24, 2011. Um abraco Traudi

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Two New Commissioners

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Schooner Ernestina Commission has two new Commissioners! Gene Monteiro and Fred Sterner were sworn in on Monday. The Commission meets this Friday Oct 21 at 1 pm at NBWNHP

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