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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.
Rig Inspection News
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
Posted in Commission, Maintenance, News |
Rig Inspection Progresses
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
Posted in Maintenance, News |
Winter Cover Off!
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
Posted in Maintenance, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Park Serve Day
SEMA will be partnering with DCR’s Park Serve program to have the first work day on Ernestina for 2011. Follow the link, click “sign up” on the Park Serve page and scroll down the “select a park” list to “Schooner Ernestina” … Continue reading
Posted in Maintenance, Maintenance and Operations Committee, News |
Welcome Commissioner Lambert!
Ernestina has a friend in Ed Lambert, the newly appointed Commissioner of DCR. We look forward to working with Commissioner Lambert to insure a bright future for Ernestina as the Official Vessel of the Commonwealth.
Posted in Commission, News |
Digital Initiative for you and Ernestina
Do you need a media make-over for you or your business? Consider Peter Mello’s new program digitsimple. Peter has offered to donate 25% of any revenues earned as a result of new business contracted from organizations or individuals that use … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising, News |
Celebrating with Good News for Ernestina.
Ernestina‘s supporters filled M&C Cafe yesterday to celebrate the launch 117 years ago, in Essex, Massachusetts, of Effie M.Morrissey, the schooner that became Ernestina when renamed by Captain Henrique Mendes in 1948. Cape Verdean Ambassador Fatima Veiga and Gunga Tavares … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising, Fundraising Committee, News |
Distinctive Destination
What’s your favorite destination in New Bedford? Ernestina, of course. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated New Bedford as one of only a dozen Distinctive Destinations across the US for 2011. You can make New Bedford #1 of … Continue reading
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Celebrating Effie M. Morrissey’s Launch
The 117th anniversary of Ernestina’s launch was celebrated in style during AHA! Thursday night. With an excerpt of Rick Lopes’ documentary playing in the background, the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus performed Jim Bean’s song “Lovely Ernestina” and edutainers Angel … Continue reading
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AHA! for Ernestina!
Celebrate Schooner Ernestina’s Birthday. Feliz aniversario, Ernestina! Come help us celebrate the 117th anniversary of Ernestina’s launch. Join us Feburary 10th in the Corson Maritime Learning Center at 6:00 pm. We’ll have the latest news about Ernestina’s condition followed … Continue reading
Posted in Membership and Outreach Committee, News |
