Volunteers George and Stuart getting ready inside the ship prior to riveting a new plate. November 2008. Photo: Onzie Ratu.

Waratah under way on her first charter after a major refit. 6 December 2008. Photo: David Baker

Volunteer Geoff Spicer needle-gunning rust on the Sea Heritage Dock at the shipyard. November 2008. Photo : Onzie Ratu

Discussing the job of inserting a replacement section of rudder.



Grinding the join after oxy torch "gouging".



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