Articles by: Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

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The Rest of the Spars

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey‘s masts arrived at  the Shipyard with the boat on April 13, 2015. The rest of the spars, the booms, gaffs and topmasts,  have been stored on State Pier in New Bedford. This week they were gone!  A good sign!

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Progress in the Shipyard – April 5, 2021

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Thank you, Bristol Marine, for sharing the latest news of the great work your crew is accomplishing during the pre-launch fitting out of Ernestina~Morrissey! And thank you to Robert Mitchell of Mitchell Photography for the great photos!  In the attached series of … Continue reading →

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Memorials and Honors ~ Ernestina Sailing Forward

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

~Memorials and Honors ~ ~~~ In 1982 the people of Cape Verde sent a restored Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey back to the Massachusetts as a gift to the people of the United States. Forty years later in 2022, Ernestina-Morrissey … Continue reading →

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Hats

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

You can just use our DONATE page for main or online orders. If you want to order online with a credit card or PayPal the donation is $15 which includes mailing expenses.  Please visit PayPal and enter $15 in the … Continue reading →

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Homeport New Bedford – Let’s Raise the Foresail!

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina outbound from New Bedford, credit R. Morin This photo was taken in the early 2000’s by Roger Morin. Ernestina is passing Palmers Island Light outbound, as she approached the Hurricane Barrier. How many times has she passed through those … Continue reading →

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Progress in the Shipyard – March 24, 2021

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Thank you, Bristol Marine, for sharing the latest news of the great work your crew is accomplishing during the pre-launch fitting out of Ernestina~Morrissey! And thank you to Robert Mitchell of Mitchell Photography for the great photos!  In the attached series of … Continue reading →

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Ernestina~Morrissey’s Crew

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Ernestina-Morrissey’s Crew Ernestina-Morrissey has a diverse crew of supporters.  They represent all the parts of her amazing life and they are all looking forward to the next chapter, welcoming The Maritime Watch on deck! There are folks, whether by family … Continue reading →

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Welcome! Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alumni!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Massachusetts Maritime Academy will continue the renamed Ernestina-Morrissey’s educational mission. The Maritime Watch will join the other watches that represent the amazing history of this vessel that we all love! What a great introduction to the Ernestina~Morrissey was presented to the MMA Alumni  in … Continue reading →

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Ernestina Sailing Forward

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

The $50,000 Goal is in Sight!!!  More than $48,807 already raised!!! September 30 was your last chance to donate to Ernestina Sailing Forward with the  GoFundMe portal . We will gladly accept your check or online donation to complete our … Continue reading →

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Progress in the Shipyard – March 5, 2021

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association

Thank you, Bristol Marine, for sharing the latest news of the great work your crew is accomplishing during the pre-launch fitting out of Ernestina-Morrissey!  In the attached series of photos, you will see progress on the restoration of the Ernestina-Morrissey at Bristol … Continue reading →

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