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Sydney Heritage Fleet
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PYRMONT NSW 2009
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3 December, 2008: "John Oxley rudder repairs"

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Discussing the job of inserting a replacement section of rudder.

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Grinding the join after oxy torch "gouging".

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Volunteer Brian Beer, our "surgeon of steel" welding the join. Note that the replacement plate is 25mm thick. November 2008. Photos: Onzie Ratu

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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).