Photo Diary

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

7 October 2008 - An old clinker rowboat being restored by Simon Sadubin

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Photo by Hugh Lander

7 October 2008 - A Coota Boat being restored by Sydney Harbour Wooden Boats at Chowder Bay

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Photo by Hugh Lander

7 October 2008 - Visitors from Surabaya on board Lady Hopetoun

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Photo by Alan Stannard

14 September 2008 - James Craig docking 2008

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In the dock waiting for the pumping to finish.

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Almost done!

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Hull cleaning in progress.

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All primed and waiting for final anti-foul/top paint. Photos: Nick Papageorgiou

10 August 2008 - John Oxley new keel supports

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Barry Jones and Colin Crispo review the first batch of new keel supports.

Now that the garboard plates [the ones that attach directly to the bar keel] are being riveted we are able to improve the quality of the supports.

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A closer view of the new supports - only forty-five more to go!! Photos: Alan Mitchell July 2008

10 August 2008 - Harman fuel tank modifications

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One of Harman's fuel tanks after inspection plates have been added to facilitate cleaning.

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SHF workers Phil and Dan draining water from the tanks after welding completed. Photos : Alan Mitchell July 2008

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