Sen. Mark Montigny of New Bedford has filed legislation that will secure funding for the completion of the restoration of the schooner Ernestina-Morrissey.
WBSM host Ken Pittman, who is also a licensed private investigator, has been investigating the tale of the missing lumber designated for the Ernestina.
The Schooner Ernestina _ the official tall ship of Massachusetts _ is heading out of state for a multimillion dollar restoration project, which is not sitting well with some people on Cape Ann.
The 112-foot fishing schooner was launched in Essex in 1894...
Mention New Bedford and Moby Dick comes to mind. However, the national historic treasure, Schooner Ernestina, here in New Bedford, is as inspirational a story, and a true one!