Alma is “framed out”
“Alma Doepel” restoration enthusiasts gathered to celebrate a significant milestone on May 2.
The small crowd heard some well-chosen words from those involved before witnessing shipwrights install the final piece of the 116-year-old vessel’s new frame.
Speaking at the “framing out” ceremony, Sail and Adventure restoration director Peter Harris said the final rib was the culmination of a four-year replacement program.
“Now we can start the planking and caulking stage,” he said. “In just a year we hope to have the hull back in the water, and in just two years, the ship fitted out and re-rigged.”
The three-masted topsail schooner has been under restoration for eight years now here in Docklands at Shed 2 on North Wharf Rd.
Mr Harris dryly remarked...
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Edition - June 2019
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The Firelight festival returns to Docklands at the end of this month bigger and better than ever.
29 May 2019
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