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A U.S. Coast Guard
inspection was required for the ship to begin any further
operations in 1993. Part of the mandatory process
includes a haul out by marine railway every other year
for a hull inspection. In May 1993, Schooner Ernestina
was brought to Kelleys Shipyard in Fairhaven, MA
for $150,000 worth of capital improvements that
concentrated on the necessary modifications for a dual
certification. In addition to the sailing school vessel
designation (R), a passenger carrying vessel (T)
certification was added.
Gregg Swanzey was project director working closely
with the Schooner Ernestina commissioners Fred Littleton, chair
and Sheila Martines Pina, treasurer along with Charlie Gibson, project manager at the Department of
Environmental Management, for extensive plank replacement
of the hull and reconstruction of the starboard and port
rails at the foremast shrouds.
Work continued all summer and resulted in a passed
hull. However, the foremast was found to be cracked and
irreparable leaving the schooner non-operational
throughout the rest of the year. During the winter of
1993/1994, Schooner Ernestina lay at the dock at
Kelleys Shipyard with a regular check-in by Marty
Casey, David Thomasset and several other volunteers.
Shipwrights and
Crew
Gregg Swanzey,
Project Manager
David Short, Shipwright
David Hval, Shipwright
Joe Chetwynd, Shipwright
and Caulker
Thomas Grace, Rigger
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