Dear Friends and Shipmates,

The Schooner Ernestina is underway and has left Boothbay Harbor, Maine this afternoon.  Rumor has it that there are pies in the galley oven to keep the crew happy. The first port of call will be Gloucester tomorrow May 6th arriving at noon being escorted by the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon.  Come out & see the ship at one of these locations.

View the Ernestina from the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center from noon to 5pm. Reception at the Gloucester House Restaurant 5:30-6:45pm followed by music back at the Heritage Center from 7-9pm for a donation.

For complete updates please check the website at www.sailernestina.org for any changes.

Then come see the Ernestina as it arrives at Boston Rowe’s Wharf on Thursday May 7th for noon.  View the Ernestina from downtown Boston noon to 6pm.  Music of the Sea will be held on board the Majestic Princess from 7-9pm at Rowes Wharf for a donation at the door.

The ship will leave Boston on Friday early & travel through the Cape Cod CanalNew Bedford Harbor by noon on Saturday, May 9th being escorted in by the Cuttyhunk Ferry. Viewing of the ship from noon to 3pm and followed by music under the tent from 3-5 for a donation at the door. around 12:30pm and then plans to arrive in