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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




30 July 2008 - Waratah mast repair


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Waratah's mast stripped down and Ken Bryant working on section damaged by rot.

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Closer view of the area being repaired.

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Ken close to completion of repair work.

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All finished! Photos: Alan Mitchell July 2008






13 July 2008 - Lady Hopetoun slipway incident


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

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Back on a secure footing out of the water.


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Tim Drinkwater inspecting damage around starboard bow.


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Damage to aft canopy.

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Repairs commenced.

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And a few weeks later

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Work also well advanced on the canopy.

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








11 July 2008 - Ainslie Robinson on James Craig Forestay


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and another view...

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