Carpentry

Rigging Underway

January 19th, 2018|

The Rigging and Fittings teams are working on getting yards and  standing rigging ready for raising the yards in a couple weeks!

This Week at the Tall Ship Tent and Workshop

January 11th, 2018|

This week at the Tall Ship tent and workshop: rigging and fittings work progresses steadily, relaxation during daily crew lunch, some education with a great presentation on climate change in the arctic by David Thoreson, and Brad Bergman is loaning us a sewing machine, in anticipation of canvas work for Matthew Turner's interior and exterior.

Ships’ Projects

December 5th, 2017|

Today at the Shipyard, the crew is working on: dolphins to decorate Seaward for the lighted boat parade, fittings on the yards, and chart house port covers (for heavy weather).

Matthew Turner Progress 10.30.17

November 1st, 2017|

Noah created a wonderful coil of Manila rope, and is shown here working on the rigging. Some views of the deadeyes and pin rails on Matthew Turner. Dan Shugrue enjoying his workday aboard the vessel, with the Army Corps of Engineer vessel, Raccoon, in the background.

Matthew Turner Progress 10.27.17

October 27th, 2017|

Matthew Turner's Main Salon is getting her siding.  The interior cabinetry and bunks will be pre-fabricated  for installation after all wiring is completed.