Effie M Morrisey (Ernestina) Coastal Schooner 1947 Classic Film

This classic 1947 film documents The Effie M Morrisey sailing out of New York Harbor on a 6 month expedition to Greenland’s Mystery Coast. See the ship at sea sailing by huge dog sleds, seals, walruses and whales in action. The ship had over 200 Huskies on board! Life with the Eskimos and how they hunted and harpooned for food are featured. The Effie M Morrisey saw action in WW II. She eventually changed hands and was named The Ernestina and was turned into a Cape Verdean packet ship bringing i