Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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Shipyard Update

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The inspections are nearly complete and the shipyard is waiting for the plank stock to replace the planks that were removed.  Meanwhile, some seams are being recaulked. Some small sections of deck planks were lifted to allow the Surveyor Paul Haley … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |

Thank you, John Bullard – Welcome, Derek Stevens

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

SEMA’s Board of Directors had some changes this spring.  John Bullard has moved on to chair New Bedford Education Roundtable.  We know John will always “be there” for Ernestina and were glad to see him cheering the Ernestina contingent in … Continue reading →

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Hello Cabo Verde Event a Great Success

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Barbara Monteiro Burgo, Ernestina event coordinator, with Manuel Inocêncio, 2011 Cape Verdean Presidential Candidate and Gunga Tavares, culture attaché at the Consulate of Cape Verde on Ernestina during the Expo. Many wonderful stories were shared during “Open Ship” on Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |

Ernestina Commission members visit Ernestina

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Some Commissioners visited Ernestina at the SHIPYARD last week to inspect Coast Guard required repairs  being overseen by shipwright Leon Poindexter. Mr. Poindexter will also provide the Schooner Ernestina Commission with  estimates of the work needed to regain Certification to … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed and They Stepped Up!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The Schooner Ernestina Commission Programming Committee organized participation in several Festivals during the summer of 2011.  Over 40 volunteers stepped up to tell Ernestina’s story across New England and even in Brava, CV! Friday, June 24th Traudi in Brava. Friday, June 24-Sunday, June … Continue reading →

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Ernestina on the Railway in Fairhaven.

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

On Monday morning, June 6, the Tug Jaguar took Ernestina alongside and her lines were cast off. With Captain Charlie Mitchell at the helm of Jaguar the two vessels traveled in tandem from State Pier across New Bedford Harbor to … Continue reading →

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This Place Matters!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Help us win $25,000 for Ernestina. We’ve been selected for the 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge sponsored by National Trust for Historic Preservation!  We did the ground work – down from over 250, our community was chosen to be one of … Continue reading →

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Rig Inspection News

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

From Jeff Carter’s report to the Commission: “Unfortunately during (inspection) a severe amount of rot was found at the top of the foremast. This rot extends approximately 4 feet down from the top of the mast and the early prognosis … Continue reading →

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Rig Inspection Progresses

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Steve inspected the main masthead last week. – With the rig maintenance on-going I thought you would like to review some history of Ernestina’s present rig.  These are links to the archived pre-2005 website developed by Captain Gregg Swanzey. 1994 … Continue reading →

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Winter Cover Off!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

A great crew of Ernestina volunteers worked yesterday to remove the winter cover.  The first step was removing the plastic.   Then the framing had to be disassembled and taken down   And the frames had to be cleaned off, … Continue reading →

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