Schooner Ernestina is at the dock at Tonnessen Park on New Bedford State Pier. We prepare for the haulout tomorrow. Pumps are transfered back over to the Jaguar and we're thankful to the press for giving us a way to get the story out.

Many thanks to Charlie Mitchell and the Tug Jaguar and Bob Mitchell of the R. A. Mitchell Co. on Popes Island in New Bedford for use of auxiliary pumps.

At 10:30 am Eddie Mathieu, who runs the pilot boat in town, came by to dive on the bottom and scribe marks using a gauge to check for any movement of the keel as the ship is hauled and comes to rest on the keel blocks on the railway.

Crew are also busy pulling deck boxes off and clearing the decks for the upcoming work.

Captain: Sophie Morse

Ernestina and Jaguar pass Butlers Flat Light on the approach channel to the New Bedford/Fairhaven Harbor.

Ernestina's lauch is over as the Jaguar stands by on the approch to the dock.

Capt. Charlie Mitchell on the Jaguar.

Several TV stations came aboard for interviews. They were especially interested in speaking with Capt. Sophie Morse.

Jack Stewardson from the Standard-Times has covered the New Bedford waterfront for years.

Program Coordinator Steve Kirk passes pump hoses over to Charlie Mitchell.

Executive Direcor Gregg Swanzey talks to Eddie Mathieu about a way to gauge any movement of the keel.

Eddie Mathieu goes over to mark Ernestina's keel and check the hull in preparation for the haul out.

Amanda Madeira assists Eddie Mathieu.