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Search for New Ernestina Commissioner
The Schooner Ernestina Commission should have 9 commissioners. The enabling legislation specifies qualifications for the appointments. There will be an open seat soon and the appointee “shall be any person whose expertise would be an asset to the commission and … Continue reading
Posted in Commission |
AHA! Thursday December 8
Stop by the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitors’ Center during AHA! for the latest news about Ernestina. Meet the new Commissioners Fred Sterner and Gene Monteiro. Check out the display describing the latest haul out and a report on … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
Buy Ernestina Hats at Baker Books
Baker Books is once again helping SEMA out this Holiday Season by making Ernestina hats available at the store at 69 State Road (Route 6), Dartmouth, MA. Do all your holiday shopping at Baker Books. Shop local!
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Gifts to Ernestina Will Be Matched!
Dear Friend, It still amazes me, year after year, how frequently people will approach someone from the SEMA and say something like, “I sailed on Ernestina. That experience changed my life. Is she still sailing? I’d love to bring my … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising Committee, News |
Masts Ready for Crane.
The rig has been prepared for the masts to be removed and the now the wait for the crane. The seizings have been removed from the shroud lanyards and they have been loosened. The spring-stay is down and a temporary … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Commission Welcomes New Members
Fred Sterner and Gene Monteiro joined the other Commission members for their first meeting on October 31.
Posted in Commission, News |
Effie M. Morrissey Films Surfacing on YouTube
SEMA often gets emails from folks sharing some interesting news. If you have anything to share please contact us! Arctic films from the Bartlett Era. These are short clips from Junius Bird with no audio. Hunting Bull Walrus 1928 Archaeological expedition Short … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
20 Years since the Perfect Storm
. The end of October brought the 20th anniversary of the Perfect Storm. Did you knowthat Ernestina headed south from New Bedford on October 25, 1991? Scroll down to read the account of what happened. . . .
Posted in Historical Resources, News |
A National Historic Landmark, Schooner Ernestina Returns to State Pier
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
Posted in Maintenance, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Cape Verde ex-leader Pedro Pires wins Mo Ibrahim prize
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
Posted in Commission |
