Restoration - 1981 to 2000

Once back in Sydney in 1981, restoration began in earnest. In 1995, the Sydney Maritime Museum, determined that the restoration of the James Craig must not fail, established a separate James Craig Restoration Division to oversee the project's completion. In 2000 she was recommissioned, and has been sailing regularly since then.

Some of the skilled tradesman who helped restore the James Craig

A bone in her teeth once again Why not come for a sail?

Here you can see actual footage of the restoration in progress.