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The Restoration of Helen Smitton.
The World's Oldest Surviving Motor Lifeboat in Seagoing Condition - when Re-launched in 2021
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National Historic Ships Technical Article
WW1 Surviving Vessels Article
National Historic Ships details of Restorer
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The photographs will change as the project progresses
Some examples of what has been done to date -
Hull timber generally in good condition but new forefoot, sternpost, stern deadwood and hauling plates at bow and stern.
The repair or replacement of some frames and stringers and the replacement of half the iron floors.
Half-way through the replacement of the hood end and engine box fastenings with silicon bronze screws.
The removal of the 1.5 ton ballast keel for painting & replacement of all major galvanised fastenings including the keel bolts.
The building and replacement of two bulkheads.
The reconstruction of the weather deck framework.
Many, many other jobs have been done, too long to list.
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