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Lovely Ernestina
The holidays are upon us! How about the gift of music? You can purchase “Lovely Ernestina” by the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus and the Rum Soaked Crooks on Amazon.com. Proceeds benefit Schooner Ernestina.
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Vote for Ernestina’s sake
This is a very important election. Not just in Massachusetts. What happens in Washington, DC is important for Ernestina. The Massachusetts’ Legislature is important for Ernestina, and the Congress, House and Senate is important. Consider Ernestina when you choose your … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Ernestina Secure after Sandy.
All is well with Ernestina after the passage of Hurricane Sandy. I wish I could say the same for the Bounty. Many of Ernestina’s crew sailed on Bounty and know the missing captain, Robin Walbridge. We all need to thank the Coast Guard for … Continue reading
Posted in Commission, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Ernestina Hosts Working Waterfront Events
The New Bedford Waterfront was “Working” all weekend as festival goers braved the damp weather to celebrate the “real thing”, a working harbor and the oldest fishing vessel, the famous Arctic explorer, the beloved Cape Verdean packet and exciting sea-going educator. Massachusetts Official … Continue reading
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Working Waterfront Festival this Weekend.
The Working Waterfront Festival showcases the New Bedford waterfront Saturday September 29 and Sunday, September 30 and Ernestina is in the center of the action. The ship will be open for deck tours 11:00-3:00 each day. * * Children’s … Continue reading
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Thank you, Tom Lopes
Ernestina has lost a tireless supporter. In 1978, as Representative Tom Lopes, he was the primary sponsor for the legislation to create the original Ernestina Commission. 40 years later Tom Lopes, videographer extraordinaire, was still working to insure a good … Continue reading
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New Foremast Arrives
On Friday, July 27 Ernestina‘s new foremast was delivered to New Bedford State Pier. The mast was purchased by SEMA and donated to the Ernestina Commission. The mast donation was matched by DCR’s Partnership Matching Funds Program. The mast is … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Volunteers Needed for AHA! Thursday August 9th
ALL HANDS ON DECK!! We need volunteers for AHA night this Thursday August 9th from 4:30-8pm. The theme is Harbor Sounds. It is a well-publicized opportunity to showcase the Ernestina as a teaching vessel, to generate interest in future programs and … Continue reading
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Summer Volunteers Needed Now!
Contact Elizabeth to volunteer at 508-208-0676 or elizabeth.laver@gmail.com
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Summer Volunteers Needed
The Schooner Ernestina Commission Programming Committee needs volunteers for various events this summer. Please contact Chuck Smiler or the listed coordinator if you would like to participate. Help the Commission tell Ernestina-Morrissey‘s story this summer.
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