Tag Archives: Ocean Alliance

Paint Factory Restoration – Progress on “E” Building

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

  Ian Kerr from Ocean Alliance takes notes on progress at the Paint Factory. They have come a long way. Removed all the paint pasted to the floors, installed radiate heat in the floors, all new walls inside, carpeting, plumbing, … Continue reading →

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Only $12,000,000 To Go

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

  http://www.oceanalliance.org- Ocean Alliance, based on figures provided by the lead architect, has a goal of raising approximately $12 million to restore the ~ 20,000 Sq.ft buildings in a way that mediates existing contamination, maintains their historic exterior appearance while … Continue reading →

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Paint Factory – A moment with Iain Kerr before the demolition

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

A man who “Walks the Talk”, is in constant motion, with a vision for the future, and an eye on the past. Iain talks with Thom Falzzarano and Donna Ardizzoni of GMG

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John Atkinson Checks In From the Southern Hemisphere

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

hey joey, don’t say we were not thinking of everyone in beautiful gloucester. we finished our aerial photographic survey of the endangered southern right whales and got a few good shots! in one of the attached photo is of the … Continue reading →

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Gathering Epidermal Tissue Samples of Sperm Whales Aboard Ocean Alliance’s Odyssey

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

This video was taken 10 miles from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Incredible Ian Kerr writes in- Hi Joey, Sorry for not being in better touch but we have been keeping busy. As I hope you are aware we are … Continue reading →

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chickity check it! an ocean alliance/john atkinson blog note from argentina

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

John is on his way to Argentina to particpate in his 19th annual aerial survey of the endangered southern right whales that gather each year in the waters near Peninsula Valdes to mate and give birth to their calves Click … Continue reading →

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Ocean Alliance Odyssey Log For Day 57 From John Pierce Wise

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

interesting day for odyssey…… Day 57, September 11 Today was an interesting day.  We saw and heard no whales for most of the day making it a very slow day.  There were a few dolphins bow riding that left shortly … Continue reading →

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Chickity Check It! – Ocean Alliance Bowcam

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

Bowcam footage of dolphins swimming alongside Ocean Alliance’s research vessel Odyssey, as it heads south from Georgia toward West Palm Beach, FL.- The Ocean Alliance which has purchased The Paint Factory In Gloucester has updated their blog with many videos … Continue reading →

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John Atkinson From Ocean Alliance Checks In

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

John Writes- john atkinson here from the ocean alliance. i sure owe you an apology because i said i would write you a note and so far i have not. things have been a bit busy. two things. odyssey is … Continue reading →

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Kate Seidman Presents Ocean Alliance’s Odyssey Crew With Touching Flag Before Gulf Mission Send Off

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

The Script At The Bottom Of The Flag Reads “We All Fish In The Same Sea Gloucester Ma July 2010” The Odyssey Left Yesterday Morning On A Mission To Collect Scientific Data In The Gulf. click the picture to view … Continue reading →

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Ocean Alliance Gulf Mission 07/08/10

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

Kate Seidman presents the crew of the Odyssey with a touching flag and Ian Kerr spells out The Odyssey’s First Gloucester Based Ocean Alliance Mission in this video- We’re looking forward to mission updates sent directly to us here on … Continue reading →

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Ocean Alliance Press Release

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Join Ocean Alliance’s Patrick Woods and Linde McNamara at The Elk’s Club, on Wed., June 23rd, at 5pm, for an informal discussion on the progress and plans to date of Ocean Alliance’s restoration of the historic Tarr & Wonson Paint … Continue reading →

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Copper Paint Factory – Restoration Progress

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

The work has started, A quick walk through indicated the progress. An environmental barrier in the water, the walk-thru has been removed; paint scraping has started in one room, and dismantling of old interior walls. Some photos show the bright … Continue reading →

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Tarr and Wonson Copper Paint Factory – Restoration Begins

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

Mayor Carolyn Kirk  and Iain Kerr , break ground (Scraping Paint) on the Tarr and Wonson Copper Paint Factory the Future Home of Ocean Alliance.  Ceremony was held June 1, 2010 on site.   Click on  Video and get a photo tour of … Continue reading →

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A Call Out To Former Employees At the Paint Factory From Ocean Alliance

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

From someone named John at Ocean Alliance- Last Stop Variety in east gloucester offers free wifi also, i have a question about the paint factory, we at the ocean alliance are looking for people who worked there. we want to … Continue reading →

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Paint Factory Future

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

In 1863, The Tarr and Wonson Paint Manufactory revolutionized the fishing industry with the invention of copper paint. The new paint was used to coat the hulls of ships, improving their speed and maneuverability. This was critical both in battle … Continue reading →

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Things To Do- The Cove Showing at Cape Ann Community Cinema To Benefit Ocean Alliance

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

From Iain Kerr- We will be showing the movie ‘The Cove’ this weekend in Gloucester. There will be two screenings of The Cove (to benefit the Ocean Alliance) this weekend at the Cape Ann Community Cinema, Saturday, November 21 and … Continue reading →

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Paint Factory Open House October 25th and 26th!

Posted on September 28, 2008 by

Thanks Kathy from Parlez-Moi Press for this info- FREE OPEN HOUSE AND ART SHOW AT THE PAINT MANUFACTORY GLOUCESTER, MA, September 4, 2008 ­ Ocean Alliance welcomes you to a free Open House and Art Show at the Tarr and … Continue reading →

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