Originally built at the James and Tarr Yard in Essex Massachusetts and launched February 1 1894 as the Effie M.

Sailing vessel ernestina. According to its history Ernestina was the last sailing vessel to provide regular service for immigrants looking to cross the Atlantic to the United States. She reached within 600 miles of the North Pole. Coast Guard as a Sailing School Vessel 1986 Passenger Vessel 1994.

For those who know about the history of these vessels the Ernestina is one of those. A vessel that has lived many lives the Ernestina-Morrisey was originally a fishing schooner built for Captain William E. CLASSIC SAILING NEWS December 20.

This website is dedicated to all lovers of traditional sailing ships. This vessel is not carrying fish. Future meeting notices and other information will.

The Ernestina the states official sailing vessel has not had a high profile such as the Morgans. Please join us as we chart a new course and create another new chapter in the history of this venerable vessel. Recognized as a National Historic Landmark by the Department of Interior with award winning restoration.

Morrissey she has sailed on through the century to become one of six remaining Essex-built schooners. In 1982 after a restoration Cape. The schooner Ernestina ex.

Furthermore you can also identify sailing ships that you have seen or photographed by certain very simple characteristics. The idea is that this is a 19th century sailing vessel which is going to be asked to perform under 21st century rules and regulations Short said. In 2005 the Ernestina-Morrissey lost her United States Coast Guard certification as a small passenger and sailing school vessel.