The epic life and times of the "Ernestina-Morrissey" is America’s story, and it is being brought to life in the documentary film / series, Sails Over Ice and Seas, co-produced by Voyage Digital Media and the National Maritime Historical Society, and is being made possible by a grant from The H.F. Lenfest Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation.
The schooner "Ernestina-Morrissey" was built and launched in Essex MA and sailed out of Gloucester as a dory fisherman in 1894. She went on to explore the Arctic for twenties years with the legendary Captain Bob Bartlett (1926 – 1946); traversed the Atlantic in the Cape Verde Packet trade, the last regularly scheduled trade that brought immigrants and cargo to the shores of America (1948 – 1968); and she is now being completely rehabilitated so that she can continue her mission as an educational, cultural and sail training vessel (1982 – present).
Producer/Director: Richardo Lopes
Cinematographer/Editor/Colorist: Alessandro Lopes
Cameraman/Drone Operator: Zach Settawongse
Additional Cameraman: Cody Mitchell, Bruce McCabe
Music By: Artlist/Shockwave Sounds/Audio Netowork
Lead Wardrobe Stylist: Ellen Lutter
Wardrobe: Tara Lundborg and Saylor Landrum
Documentary Series: "Sails Over Ice and Seas - The Life and Times of the Ernestina-Morrissey"
Teaser Film: Project Manager - David Short alongside the schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, at the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard
Running Time: 02:15
Produced by: Voyage Digital Media and the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS)
Richardo R. Lopes - Producer / Director and NMHS Vice Chair
Alessandro Lopes - Cameraman / Editor / Colorist
Shoot Date: January 16-17, 2018
Camera: Panasonic AU-EVA1
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