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In 1979, the City of New Bedford, a focal point for earliest Cape Verdean immigration and a city undergoing attempts at waterfront revitalization, pledged $40,000 for Ernestina-related physical improvements in the waterfront area. In the words of Mayor John A. Markey, the city looked forward to having Ernestina in New Bedford "as an historic reminder of the contribution of the Cape Verdean people to the cultural enrichment of the city, and of the continuing strong ties with the Republic of Cape Verde."

Julius H. Britto of Buzzards Bay, Schooner Ernestina Commission chairman developed a proposal for $250,000 submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C. The proposal was unsuccessful but it was an example of the comprehensive effort being undertaken to secure the future of the ship. Public meetings and other activities sought funding.

Woodworking with a power plane in a Mindelo Shipyard.
Forging fastenings for the ship. Bolts as well as planking nails were forged. The nails came from re-bar stock!
You can see the aft deck structure with many knees at the ends of the beams. The Harbor of Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands is in the background.
The aft end of the ship where the aft cabin is today. Later the stern tube for the propeller shaft was installed through this section.
You can see the ceiling planking with frames behind.
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