13th April 2001RENEWAL OF THE STARBOARD SPONSON
13th April 2001
The new sponson is complete and painted - 13/4/01
The new wooden rubbing band is being fitted
The steelwork on the starboard sponson now complete awaiting the new wooden rubbing band
The final touches to the steelwork
The two steel angles which will contain the rubbing band being fitted.
The new steel curtain aft of the paddle box is in place and has yet to be trimmed.
Give me my sponson back!
The newly laid deck over the aft starboard sponson
The starboard sponson minus deck
The guard rails and the wood deck edging have been removed aft of the paddle box.
An important point being made by Roger Bridges
Anthony and Jason positioning the new steelwork for the starboard sponson. The ship's guard rails and the wooden deck edging have been removed for access.
Jason in the workshop with the steel angle which will contain the rubbing band.
Andy in the cab of the crane used for lifting in the shipyard.
The new sponson is complete with Daniel and Chris painting - 13/4/01
The new steel has been attached forrard and Anthony grinds off some of the welds.
The old wooden rubbing band and associated steel have been removed exposing the sponson brackets.
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