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13 July, 2008: "Lady Hopetoun slipway incident"

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Lady Hopetoun at an ungainly angle after the failure of a slipway cradle.

LadyHopetounnOnSecureCradle (23k image)

Back on a secure footing out of the water.

LadyHopetounBowDamage (34k image)

Tim Drinkwater inspecting damage around starboard bow.

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Damage to aft canopy.

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Repairs commenced.

LadyHopetounRepairs1 (43k image)

And a few weeks later

LadyHopetounRepairs2 (38k image)

Work also well advanced on the canopy.

There was no engine or boiler movement as a result of the incident.

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Sydney Heritage Fleet is a museum that preserves maritime history. The Fleet's 600 volunteers work not only on restoration, but crew the unique operational heritage vessels. On offer are Sydney Harbour Tall Ship day sails, charters on Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Secret Tours, Fish 'n' Ship Tours, scout sleepovers, Private and Corporate Events, Charters, cruises and Weddings aboard James Craig (1874), Lady Hopetoun (1902), Waratah (1902), Boomerang (1903), Protex (1908) and Harman (1947). Our current major restoration project is the steamer John Oxley (1927).