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Ernestina ta camba na Sul

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

AHA! Carnaval Great Success

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

Celebrate Ernestina’s 118th birthday and AHA! Carnevale

. . The Commission Programming Committee is planning a great event! . Check “Save the Date ” Details from Barbara Burgo. . .

Progress in 2011

Everyone can be proud as we look back at the accomplishments of the Ernestina partners during 2011.  DCR  addressed immediate Coast Guard requirements and commissioned a full report and estimate of additional work that will be required.  DCR also provided … Continue reading

Scouts Voyage in 2001

This article from Scouting Magazine 2001 just surfaced thanks to the family of Scoutmaster Joe Leavens of Troop 182.  This kind of trip is one of the reasons SEMA is working to get Ernestina sailing again and serving the Commonwealth … Continue reading

Happy New Year!

Yes, it IS a Happy New Year! THANKS to YOU! Many Ernestina supporters rose to Bob’s challenge and in one short month we have raised over $14,000!   SEMA is looking forward to 2012 surpassing 2011 in progress toward getting Ernestina sailing again.   … Continue reading

Ernestina de-rigged.

On Friday December 9, 2011 Ernestina’s masts were removed from the ship and secured on State Pier for inspection, maintenance and repairs.  Shipwright Leon Poindexter is supervising the work and estimation process.  Tom Lopes produced a video of the process available on … Continue reading

Brian J. Rothschild Joins Commission

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Professor Dr. Brian Rothschild, a New Bedford resident, was recently appointed to the Ernestina Commission by Governor Deval Patrick.  Dr.Rothschild brings a focus on Marine Science and Technology as well as New England Fisheries to the Commission.  This appointment strengthens the commission’ s commitment to Ernestina‘s educational … Continue reading

Greetings from Cape Verde

Commissioner Laura Pires Hester passed along this greeting to all Ernestina supporters.  The card features Ernestina!

The Masts are Down.

Friday morning dawned cold and clear but more more importantly, calm.  The crane from N.C. Hudon, Inc.  arrived promptly at 7:30. Shipwright Leon Poindexter’s crew was ready. A sling was put on each mast in turn and the rigging was … Continue reading

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