Erie native Tiffany Krihwan returns to her hometown as captain of the Ernestina-Morrissey, a historic tall ship participating in Tall Ships Erie 2025.

Krihwan, a seasoned sailor, developed a passion for tall ships after starting her sailing career at the Erie Yacht Club.

The Ernestina-Morrissey, built in 1894, has a rich history, serving as a fishing vessel, Arctic explorer and immigrant transport.

For Tiffany Krihwan, the waters of Presque Isle Bay are more than a harbor — they’re home.

Krihwan, an Erie native, spent her childhood sailing on Lake Erie. In fact, her earliest memories involve being out on the lake as “a little kid in a diaper.”

Now based in Massachusetts, Krihwan has returned as captain of the Ernestina-Morrissey , a historic schooner and sailing school vessel from N

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