The Schooner Ernestina Commission is proud to announce the opening of the “Celebrate Bartlett” exhibit at the New Bedford Ocean Explorium. This exhibits chronicles the life of Captain Robert A. Bartlett, owner of the Effie M. Morrissey from 1926-1946. The exhibit, design by the Historical Site of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be on loan until [...]
Schooner Ernestina has lost a dear friend. “Bartlett Boy” Fred Littleton passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the age of 85 years old. Fred sailed with Capt. Bartlett in 1940, and the experience stayed with him for his entire life. To hear Fred tell a tale of life on board Bartlett’s “Little Morrissey” [...]
VOTE Ernestina the Best Place in Massachusetts The Special Commission Relative to Designating 1000 Great Places in Massachusetts was created by an Act of the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick on January 15, 2009. Its mission is to identify and recognize the 1000 most truly special places in the Commonwealth, in [...]
Mystic, CT, February 7 — The annual meeting of the American Schooner Association (ASA) was highlighted by the organization’s presentation of its prestigious Award to shipwright and boatbuilder Harold Burnham of Essex, MA. Burnham was also the guest speaker at the meeting, which took place at Mystic Seaport Museum the first weekend in February.
The award [...]
Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association is excited to announce a ticket sale to benefit our Schooner Ernestina. Please join us at the “Z” Friday February 19.
See http://sailernestina.org/?q=node/154 for more details
Please mention Schooner Ernestina when you call or visit the box office to support your Ernestina.
WHO: Maria De Barros http://www.mariadebarros.com
WHEN: Friday, February 19th [...]
Talking about the Ernestina, the Consul General of Cape Verde, Pedro Graciano Carvalho said in New Bedford, at an official ceremony introducing his to the Community:
“This morning we visited the schooner Ernestina, a symbol of the long and generally difficult and rough journeys of Cape Verdeans to America. Today, The Ernestina can also [...]
Schooner Ernestina was graced with a visit from the Cape Verdean Consulate General Carvalho and his lovely wife, Isabel! We all look forward to working with you in your new position.
Come on down to State Pier on Saturday, November 21st from 9AM to 1PM. Manny and Paul have been assembling the frame of the winter cover. We’ll be getting the cover attached and getting the deck ready for the winter. Many hands make light work!! Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by calling the office [...]
Please read this article which was published in the New Bedford Standard-Times on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
Ernestina takes another hit
BECKY W. EVANS
revans@s-t.com
October 17, 2009 12:00 AM
The partially restored Schooner Ernestina is once again navigating stormy seas after the state Department of Conservation and Recreation laid off the ship’s executive director and accountant.
The agency, which is [...]
The Working Waterfront Festival is Sept. 26th and 27th, and Schooner Ernestina will be open for deck tours. Annie is currently scheduling volunteers for 2-hour shifts between 11AM-5PM. If you can help out, please give Annie a call at 508-992-4900 to pick a shift.
The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus will be performing near Ernestina [...]