The History and the Future : April 7

March 2016

photo by Roland Morin

March 29, 2016

Hope to see many of you at the April 7 lecture of the New Bedford Whaling Museum's 2016 Sailors' Series "A Century of Design & Invention".

"The Rebirth of the Ernestina-Morrissey"

Chester Brigham, author of "Phoenix of the Seas" will recount the journeys and travails of the Ernestina-Morrissey , Following the discussion of her history, Master Shipwright David Short, Project Manager for Boothbay Harbor Shipyard and Captain Harold Burnham, DCR's Owner's Representative, will provide insights into the restoration project ongoing in Maine.

If you want a preview of the event Chet will be interviewed by Phil Paleologos on WBSM about 9:20 - 9:50 am on Thursday March 31.

AND Chet and Harold will be on WCAI's The Point with Mindy Todd Tuesday April 5 at 9 am, rebroadcast at 7 pm. (both available for online listening)

It's not too late to Order your tickets for April 7 then check out the articles below for what's been going on in the shipyard.

Fair Winds,

Mary Anne McQuillan

Secretary, SEMA

Lining Up the Keel

Since the last Update t he pieces of keel have been rolled into place and the top is being fit into place. The four 15,000 pound lead pieces will be jacked up to be joined with the wood along with the scarfed wood keel end timbers....

Schooner Ernestina Commission Meeting

The next Commission meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitors' Center. 33 William St. New Bedford.

Check the Upcoming Events on the website for details.

Check the Commission page on the DCR website for more information. Scroll down for Meeting Information.

Did you know that by shopping at Amazon.com you can support Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey? Bookmark this link so that the next time you shop at Amazon a portion of your purchase can support your ship!

Issue 89

Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with the purpose of raising funds to provide for the maintenance, equipment, manning, programming and operation of the Schooner Ernestina ex Effie M. Morrissey as a sail training vessel, school ship, and educational enterprise.