Capt Robert Bartlett brought Schooner Ernestina to her furthest North latitude of 80 degress, 22 minutes. However, in 1909, Capt. Bartlett brought Admiral Robert Peary even further North to 87° 48’N on this exploration of the North Pole.
Next summer marks the 100th anniversary of this expedition, and the Historic Sites of Newfoundland and Labrador are [...]
Good morning friends and shipmates,
As of today, the inner stem, haws timbers, frames, and top timbers from the bow to the foremast have been installed. As part of the process, the sheer line of the bow has been corrected and she sure looks sharp. Planking of the hull will begin next week. Once that is [...]
The Environmental Bond Bill will soon be before Gov. Deval Patrick. Now is the time to let those in Boston know that Schooner Ernestina should be an upfront priority for the full funding of $2.5 million. Please take a minute to contact the following people at the State House to let them know [...]
The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus performed its last 2008 concert last weekend at the Working Waterfront Festival. Despite the intermittent rain, the tent was full of festival-goers! The chorus will be on their annual hiatus during the fall. Rehearsals for the 8th season start again in January 2009. The chorus is always looking [...]