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NMHS Receives Funding for Ernestina-Morrissey Documentary Series

The National Maritime Historical Society is pleased to report that it has been awarded a grant of $305,000 from the H.F. Lenfest Fund at Vanguard Charitable for its documentary series Sails Over Ice and Seas: The Life and Times of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. On behalf of our Vice Chairman and Film Producer Richardo R. Lopes and all the trustees of the National Maritime Historical Society, we thank Harold F. (Gerry) and Marguerite Lenfest for this most generous gift.  For a glimpse of the upcoming series, watch the trailer:

 

 

Ernestina-Morrissey is America’s story. Now a National Historic Landmark, she joined thousands of her sister ships as she was launched from the shores of Essex, Massachusetts in 1894. The documentary’s episodes will each focus on a distinct era of her 127 year history—from her start as she fished and carried cargo out of Gloucester, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland (1894–1925); explored the Arctic regions with Captain Bob Bartlett (1926–1945); traversed the Atlantic as a Cape Verde Packet trader bringing immigrants and cargo to and from the shores of America (1948–1968); and advanced educational programming and sail training for people of all ages (1982–present).  In her wake, Ernestina-Morrissey has left a diverse and indelible mark on America’s history and her future, and we are grateful to the H.F. Lenfest Fund at Vanguard Charitable for making this documentary series possible!

For additional information about the documentary series, please contact us at nmhs@seahistory.org.

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