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Timely and up-to-date news about Schooner Ernestina and S.E.M.A.

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Ernestina on WHDH Urban Update

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

  Celebrate Black History Month Tune in to Channel 7 WHDH Boston on Sunday Feb. 6 at 11:30 am.   As Kick-off to Black History Month, Urban Update invited SEMA to explain Ernestina’s story to host Byron Barnett .  Laura Pires-Hester … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

  From the “pre-2005 site” On February 5, 1894, a single line in the Gloucester Daily Times recorded an addition to the Massachusetts fishing fleet: “The new schooner for J.F. Wonson and Co. has been named Effie M. Morrissey.” This … Continue reading →

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Celebrate 117 years of Schooner Ernestina

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Filis Aniversáriu, Ernestina! Sunday, February 20th, 2011, 2-5PM M&C Café 436 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MA Buffet, Entertainment, Silent Auction Reservations limited- $30/person Check payable to Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association PO BOX 2995, New Bedford, MA 02741-2995 Contact Barbara Burgo at … Continue reading →

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Wishing Everyone a Bright 2011!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

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Challenge Met, Goal within Reach!

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Thank you to Ernestina’s many supporters who have already responded to our membership appeal.  We have met the $10,000 challenge having received nearly $13,000 so far. Those of you who got our mailing know that we had an ambitious goal … Continue reading →

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Wishes for a bright 2011

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

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$10,000 Membership Challenge!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

It is December 22 and we have already received over $7,000 in memberships!  Thank You!           We need more of you to respond.  We have 10 more days, please send your donation in TODAY! Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association has just received a $10,000 … Continue reading →

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Forum Proceedings Compiled

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Executive Summary Nearly 200 people from Ernestina’s diverse constituencies convened on Saturday, October 30, 2010 to discuss the future of the Schooner Ernestina. The overall sentiment was that Ernestina needs to be restored and sailing. Numerous people from as far … Continue reading →

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Dead EyesDCR Announces Ernestina Mast and Rigging Maintenance Project

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

DCR announced a solicitation for the Ernestina Mast and Rigging Maintenance Project today.  If you know anyone who is qualified and may be interested in bidding on this project please pass this notice along. Description: The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Mary Anne McQuillan

Welcome to the new Schooner Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey website.  As we build this site we intend to make it as informative and interactive as possible.  We will share news of the efforts to return Ernestina to serving the Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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