Ongoing Hull Overhaul of the ERNESTINA - MORRISSEY at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 16, 2016
7:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Location
Waterline Center, Essex, MA 01929
Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Waterline Center, 66 Main Street (Route 133), Essex, MA 01929
Contact Information
978-768-6441
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Description
Harold A. Burnham (N.E.A. National Heritage Fellow) who is serving a owners representative on the project will give a power point presentation/ update, on work being conducted to the 1894, Essex Built schooner, Ernestina-Morrissey at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard under the supervision of Master Shipwright David Short. The Ernestina-Morrissey is the official vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a National Historic Landmark. Efforts are being administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The $6.3 million project is being funded over three years through $2.5 million of state funding and $2.8 million in private donations. The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association has committed to raising $1 million. $5 Members / $10 Non-members Buy tickets online at http://www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org/details-of-our-next-events-27.html
