SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Please read Part 1 first, it will help you to understand what the ship is all about.
A few more shots from yesterday's photo shoot.
Apart from the top deck (outside) there are three other decks within the ship.
The entire hull up to just over the water line was clad in copper with a horse hair underlay, she must have looked magnificent in her day.
I took 170 shots yesterday and haven't really made a dent in what I want to do.

The top cabin deck under the main deck, there were four first class cabins right at the stern of the ship. these cabins are going to be recreated.

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Repairs to some of the metal frame

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This viewing platform was built so visitors could view some of the 300 tons of ballast at the very bottom of the ship

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The pointy end

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Why they were so much faster than other sailing ships, the sharp bow

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The rudder

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Rudder close-up showing some of the remaining copper cladding

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

You all sure have your work cut out.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Great photos!!! I love the one of her bow. She is going to be magnificent when she is restored. Thank you for sharing her journey with us and I really look forward to more photos of this great lady.

Dodie

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Thank you Dodie...

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Your doing this ship and its workers proud Ron. Excellent set. Thanks for sharing this with us

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice work there; keep at it.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I think it is wonderful that you are going to documenting step by step. When it is finished it will be grand and hard to believe that it started out so distressed.

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Ron, I am enjoying this thread so very much and as expected your photos are like always excellent.

Greg

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Ron.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Great set. I missed some of the others, is your intent that she go to sea again?

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

Wonderful! Will she remain on land for the rest of her life Ron? Wondering if they'll replace the copper sheathing? I guess that'll be too expensive. Great project. Cheers JohnR

Indlovu Loc: Greenville, NC

I think it is great when our history is recreated so we can learn and enjoy our heritage. Thanks very much

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

What an adventure!!!

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

A nice continuation. Anticipating more.

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Thank you Jack...